Beef Broccoli Ginger Soy (Printable Version)

Savor tender beef strips and crisp broccoli in a flavorful ginger soy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Stir Fry

01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as canola or peanut)
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ For the Ginger Soy Sauce

06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
11 - 1/2 cup beef broth or water
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ To Serve (Optional)

14 - Cooked jasmine rice or steamed white rice
15 - Sliced green onions
16 - Toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, cornstarch, beef broth, sesame oil, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the sliced beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just browned. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and steam for another 2 minutes until broccoli is bright green and just tender.
04 - Push broccoli to the side. Add garlic and ginger to the center of the pan; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return the beef to the pan. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the beef and broccoli. Stir-fry everything together for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and beef is cooked through.
06 - Serve hot over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Beef stays impossibly tender when you slice it right and cook it fast
02 -
  • Cold beef slices much thinner than room temperature meat, pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes if youre struggling
  • The sauce will look thin when you pour it but thickens rapidly once it hits the hot pan
03 -
  • Slice the beef while its slightly firm from the refrigerator for cleaner cuts
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce if you need this to be gluten free

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