Description
This broccoli beef stir-fry is a quick, savory, and flavorful dish that combines tender, thinly sliced flank steak with crisp broccoli florets in a delicious homemade sauce. Perfect as an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers a better-than-takeout experience with minimal ingredients and fuss.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set this mixture aside to use later.
- Cook the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned on all sides. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and set it aside.
- Stir-fry the broccoli and garlic: In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the garlic is fragrant.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the browned beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli.
- Thicken the sauce: Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve hot: Remove from heat and serve immediately. This stir-fry pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh grated ginger or chili flakes to the stir-fry.
- Serve this dish over steamed rice or your choice of noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
