Beef Broccoli Ginger Soy (Printable Version)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli cooked in a savory ginger soy glaze. A quick and healthy meal.
# What You 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. 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 for hours
- Everything cooks in one pan, leaving minimal cleanup for busy weeknights
02 -
- Heat management is everything. Keep your burner on high and keep things moving
- The beef will continue cooking after you add it back in, so do not overcook it during the first sear
03 -
- Freeze the beef for twenty minutes before slicing. It cuts like butter and you will get those thin, perfect strips
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking. Stir-frying waits for no one