Beef Broccoli Ginger Soy (Printable Version)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli cooked with a savory ginger soy sauce for a quick and flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Vegetables
02 - 14 oz broccoli florets
03 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 carrot, julienned (optional)
→ Marinade & Sauce
06 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
07 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
11 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
12 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/2 cup water
→ For Cooking
15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., canola or peanut oil)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger. Add the sliced beef, toss to coat, and marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, remaining ginger, water, and black pepper to make the stir fry sauce.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir fry for 2–3 minutes until browned but not overcooked. Remove beef and set aside.
04 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir fry broccoli, onion, carrot (if using), and garlic for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir to combine. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
06 - Drizzle with sesame oil, toss, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better
- That sauce hits every note salty, sweet, and deeply savory
02 -
- High heat is non negotiable for that restaurant quality sear
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing for paper thin cuts
- Have all ingredients measured and ready before you turn on the heat