
Beef Broccoli Stir Fry
A classic takeout-style beef and broccoli stir fry made right at home in under 45 minutes. Tender slices of flank steak are marinated, then quickly seared in a hot wok and tossed with crisp broccoli florets in a savory, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Better than delivery and weeknight-easy.
4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Total 35 min
Chinese · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch strips
2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
Sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
1 tbsp brown sugar packed
1 tsp cornstarch
0.5 cup beef broth low-sodium
1 tsp sesame oil
Main
4 cup broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 large head)
2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated or minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
2 piece green onions thinly sliced
Equipment
Stovetop
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Wok
Platter
Serving Platter
Measuring Cups
Whisk
Spatula
Knife
Serving Platters (Large)
Tongs
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Instructions
- In a #[Mixing Bowl], combine the sliced @[Flank Steak] with ~[2 tablespoons] @[Soy Sauce], ~[1 tablespoon] @[Cornstarch], and ~[1 teaspoon] @[Sesame Oil]. Toss well to coat every piece evenly. Let the @[Beef Flank Steak] marinate at room temperature for at least ~[15 minutes] while you prep the remaining ingredients.
- In a #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Oyster Sauce], @[Soy Sauce], @[Brown Sugar], @[Cornstarch], @[Beef Broth], and @[Sesame Oil] until the @[Cornstarch] is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Set aside.
- Heat a #[Wok] or #[Skillet] over ^[high heat] until smoking. Add ~[1 tablespoon] of @[Vegetable Oil], then add the @[Broccoli Florets]. Stir-fry for ~[2–3 minutes] until bright green and just tender-crisp. Add a splash of @[Water] (~[2–3 tablespoons]) if needed to help steam through. Transfer the @[Broccoli Florets] to a plate and set aside.
- Return the #[Wok] to ^[high heat] and add the remaining ~[1 tablespoon] of @[Vegetable Oil]. Add the marinated @[Beef Flank Steak] in a single layer and sear undisturbed for ~[1 minute], then stir-fry for another ~[1–2 minutes] until browned and just cooked through. Work in batches if needed to avoid steaming the meat.
- Push the @[Beef Flank Steak] to the sides of the #[Wok] and add the minced @[Garlic] and @[Ginger] to the center. Stir-fry for ~[30 seconds] until fragrant, then mix everything together.
- Return the @[Broccoli Florets] to the #[Wok]. Give the sauce a quick stir to re-dissolve the @[Cornstarch], then pour it over everything. Toss and stir-fry for ~[1–2 minutes] until the sauce thickens and coats the @[Beef Flank Steak] and @[Broccoli Florets] in a glossy glaze. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer to a serving platter or serve directly over steamed white rice. Garnish with toasted @[Sesame Seeds] and sliced @[Green Onions] if desired. Serve immediately.







