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Beef and Broccoli Stir‑Fry

The secret to stir-fry that tastes like takeout is velveting the beef — a quick toss in cornstarch and soy sauce before it hits the wok keeps it tender and gives the sauce something to cling to. Cook the broccoli separately so it stays bright green and crisp-tender. Serve this with Herb Rice Pilaf.

Beef and Broccoli Stir‑Fry — finished dish

Dinner • 25 min

Servings:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, sliced across the grain into ¼-inch strips
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (from about 2 small crowns)
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable), divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps

  1. In a medium bowl, toss beef with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until evenly coated. Let sit at room temperature while you prep the other ingredients, at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Add broccoli and cook, tossing often, until bright green and charred in spots, 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Wipe the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and heat over high until shimmering. Spread beef in a single layer and cook without moving for 1 minute to get a sear. Toss and continue cooking until just browned, 1–2 minutes more.
  5. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Return broccoli to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat. Cook 1 minute until the sauce thickens and glazes the beef. Serve immediately over rice with sesame seeds.

Serve With These

Simple Roasted BroccoliCharred tips, tender stems, olive oil + salt.Herb Rice PilafFluffy rice with garlic, butter, and herbs.Shrimp Scampi LinguineQuick shrimp scampi linguine recipe — plump garlic-butter shrimp with lemon and white wine over tender pasta. An elegant dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

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