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Delicious Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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A quick and easy homemade beef and broccoli stir fry that rivals takeout with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory, slightly sweet sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about one medium head)
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil

Instructions

  1. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips.
  2. Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl and toss beef strips in. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, garlic, and beef broth. Set aside.
  4. Mix cornstarch and water in a separate bowl until smooth to make the slurry.
  5. Optional: Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then dunk in ice water to stop cooking.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  7. Add marinated beef in a single layer; sear without stirring for 1-2 minutes to develop a crust, then stir-fry until mostly cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
  8. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir fry broccoli and carrot slices for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  9. Return beef to the pan with vegetables. Pour stir fry sauce over and stir to combine.
  10. Let simmer for a minute, then add cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until sauce thickens and coats beef and broccoli.
  11. Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Marinate beef for at least 10 minutes to keep it tender. Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear. Blanch broccoli for crispness. Add cornstarch slurry gradually to avoid lumps. Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make gluten-free. Oyster sauce can be swapped with hoisin sauce for a sweeter flavor.

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