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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger Garlic Sauce

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Stir-Fry:
  • 1 lb (450 g) beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced (optional, for extra color)
  • For the Marinade:
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • For the Ginger Garlic Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ cup beef or chicken broth (or water)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
  • For Serving:
  • Steamed white or brown rice
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10–15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  • Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and broth. Set aside.
  • Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli (and carrot slices if using) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside.
  • Cook the beef: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned but not overcooked.
  • Combine and add sauce: Return the vegetables to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and broccoli evenly.
  • Serve: Serve immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.