Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Print-Friendly)

Tender beef slices with crisp broccoli in savory soy-garlic sauce, served over steamed rice

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Stir-Fry

01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 10 oz broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ For the Sauce

08 - 4 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons water
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ For Serving

14 - 1 ½ cups jasmine or long-grain rice, cooked according to package instructions
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sauté undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
05 - Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return the broccoli to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat all ingredients. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
07 - Serve immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The velveting technique makes restaurant tender beef achievable at home
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples
  • You can customize the vegetables based on what is languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Crowding the pan will steam the beef instead of searing it, work in batches if your pan is on the smaller side
  • Have all ingredients prepped and the sauce mixed before you turn on the heat, stir frying moves too fast to measure mid cook
  • The sauce will continue to thicken off the heat, so pull it a minute before you think it is ready
03 -
  • Partially freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing to get thin, even cuts with minimal effort
  • Room temperature beef cooks more evenly, take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before you start cooking
  • Finish with a drizzle of chili oil if you want heat without altering the sauce balance
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