Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This classic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry features tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or any time you crave Chinese takeout at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef slices and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return beef to the pan. Pour the sauce mixture over and stir to coat.
- Add cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for tenderness.
- Substitute broccoli with other veggies like snap peas or bell peppers.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste by modifying sugar and soy sauce.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently.