Description
A quick and easy 15-minute beef and broccoli stir fry featuring tender flank steak and crisp broccoli florets coated in a flavorful savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness and chop the broccoli into uniform florets. Mince the garlic finely to release its flavor during cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch mixture, and a dash of black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Heat Your Pan: Place a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and allow it to get smoking hot for optimal searing.
- Cook the Beef: Add the sliced flank steak in a single layer to the hot pan. Sear undisturbed for about 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking for a total of about 4 minutes until the beef is just browned but still tender.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the broccoli florets and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli turns vibrant green and becomes tender-crisp, maintaining a slight crunch.
- Combine and Finish: Return the beef to the pan if removed, then pour the prepared sauce over the stir fry. Stir vigorously over high heat until the sauce bubbles and thickens, evenly coating the beef and broccoli. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender and easy to chew.
- Use fresh broccoli for best texture, but frozen broccoli can work as well—just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- The cornstarch slurry helps thicken the sauce quickly and gives a glossy finish.
- Adjust the soy and oyster sauce quantities to your taste and dietary needs.
- Serve with your choice of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
