Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

 

🥢 Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients (Serves 3–4):

• 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain

• 3 cups broccoli florets

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)

For the Sauce:

• ½ cup beef broth (or water)

• ⅓ cup soy sauce

• 2 Tbsp brown sugar (or honey)

• 1 Tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)

• 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water (slurry to thicken)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

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Instructions:

1. Prep Sauce

   • In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

   • Stir in cornstarch slurry and set aside.

2. Cook Broccoli

   • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high.

   • Add broccoli with a splash of water. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook Beef

   • Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet.

   • Add sliced beef in a single layer, cook 2–3 minutes until browned but not overcooked.

   • Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds.

4. Combine & Sauce

   • Return broccoli to the skillet.

   • Pour sauce over beef and broccoli, stirring until thickened (1–2 minutes).

5. Serve

   • Serve hot over steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles.

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⏱ Total Time: ~20 minutes
🥡 Great with: sesame seeds or sliced green onions sprinkled on top