Beef Broccoli Ginger Soy (Printable Version)
Tender beef and fresh broccoli cooked with a flavorful ginger soy blend for a quick, 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 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, cornstarch, beef broth, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add sliced beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender.
04 - Push broccoli to the side of the pan. Add garlic and ginger to the center; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return beef to the pan. Stir sauce briefly and pour over beef and broccoli. Stir-fry together for 2–3 minutes until 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 hits that perfect sweet-savory balance that makes you want to spoon it over everything
- Somehow dinner is ready in the time it usually takes just to decide what to order
02 -
- Cold beef slices easier—pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes if it's too soft to cut thinly
- Crowding the pan steams instead of sears, work in batches if your skillet is small
03 -
- A wok conducts heat differently than a skillet—if using one, let it get properly smoking hot before adding oil
- Room temperature beef cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge while you prep the vegetables