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Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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A fast, flavorful stir fry featuring tender beef strips, crisp broccoli, and a savory soy-based sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and tastes better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable oil), divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 scallions (green onions), sliced thin (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce/hoisin for vegetarian/vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey, coconut sugar, or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water or beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Slice beef thinly against the grain. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and ginger. Slice scallions for garnish.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water or beef broth, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Blanch the broccoli (optional): Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets for 45 seconds, then drain and rinse in cold water.
  4. Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until just browned. Remove to a plate.
  5. Stir fry aromatics: Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Cook broccoli: Add broccoli to the pan. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender (if raw) or heated through (if blanched). Splash in a tablespoon of water if broccoli starts to burn.
  7. Combine and sauce: Return beef to the pan with broccoli. Stir sauce (cornstarch settles) and pour it in. Stir constantly as sauce bubbles and thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
  8. Garnish and serve: Turn off heat. Sprinkle sliced scallions over the top. Serve immediately over hot rice, noodles, or as is.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Prep all ingredients before cooking, as stir fry moves quickly. Blanching broccoli keeps it bright and crisp. Adjust sauce thickness by adding water or cooking longer. For gluten-free, use tamari and check oyster sauce label. Add extra veggies or swap proteins as desired. Leftovers keep well for 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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