Description
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish, this beef and broccoli stir fry features tender beef slices and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for a fast, satisfying meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided use
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook for about 4 minutes until tender.
- Add minced ginger and garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the broccoli mixture from the pan and set aside.
- Wipe the pan clean and heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over high heat.
- Season steak slices with salt and pepper, then cook in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Return the broccoli to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, beef broth, sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately with rice if desired.
Notes
- Flank steak is recommended for its tenderness, but other cuts like sirloin or skirt steak also work.
- Customize the dish with other vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce.
- Slice beef thinly by freezing it for 30 minutes before cutting.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; not ideal for freezing due to broccoli texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
