Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Thin-sliced flank steak gets velvety-tender in a quick cornstarch marinade, then flash-cooked with crisp broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce that beats takeout in 20 minutes flat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, for marinade
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, for sauce
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced on the bias
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and the Shaoxing wine; let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the beef broth, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl to make the stir-fry sauce; set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the broccoli florets, and blanch for 90 seconds until bright green and just crisp-tender, then drain well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until barely smoking.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more until just browned but still slightly pink in the center; transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok, then add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let the garlic burn.
- Add the bell pepper and cook for 1 minute, then return the blanched broccoli and seared beef to the wok.
- Whisk the sauce again (the cornstarch settles) and pour it into the wok, tossing everything constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy coat and the beef reaches 145 F internal temperature.
- Remove from heat, scatter with the green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice.
Why You'll Love This
- Ready in 20 minutes, faster than delivery
- Cornstarch velveting keeps the beef silky instead of chewy
- Restaurant-glossy sauce with pantry staples
Slicing the flank steak thinly against the grain is what makes it tender; slicing with the grain gives a tough, stringy bite.
Blanching the broccoli before stir-frying keeps it vivid green and crisp instead of dull and waterlogged.
Nutrition
| Calories | 380 |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Estimated per serving
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