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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe Easy Homemade Better Than Takeout

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A quick and easy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe that tastes just like your favorite takeout, featuring tender marinated beef and crisp broccoli in a savory, glossy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 300 g), washed and trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 lb flank steak against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Toss the beef in this marinade and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets totaling about 4 cups. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup beef broth or water, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey. In another small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Set both aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining beef.
  5. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and toss in the broccoli florets. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender but still crisp. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the beef to the pan with the broccoli. Pour the stir fry sauce over everything. Stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the pan. Stir everything quickly and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the beef; work in batches to maintain high heat and prevent steaming. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth to loosen it. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and gluten-free oyster sauce or fish sauce. Blanch broccoli for 1 minute before stir-frying to keep it extra crisp if desired.

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