Beef and Broccoli
A classic and quick stir-fry dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Serve immediately, ideally over rice.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic and ginger. Ensure your beef is sliced very thinly for quick cooking.