Description
This Best Beef Broccoli is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef slices and crisp broccoli in a savory, garlicky sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, it's better than takeout and comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (plus more for beef)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix beef slices with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate briefly.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to cold water to stop cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, water or broth, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook the beef until browned and just cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the sauce mixture and simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Return the beef and broccoli to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot over rice if desired.
Notes
- Add carrots or bell peppers for extra crunch and color.
- Use red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce for heat.
- Swap beef for chicken or tofu as a variation.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on stovetop or microwave.
- Use gluten-free sauces to make it gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
