Description
Tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Fast, healthy, and better than takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 packed cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds
Quick Beef Marinade
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch white pepper (optional)
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/3 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
1. Slice beef very thin against the grain. Toss with the quick marinade; rest 10–15 minutes.
2. Whisk stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Blanch or steam broccoli until crisp-tender; drain well.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear half the beef 60–90 seconds per side; remove. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
5. Lower heat slightly; add white parts of green onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir 20–30 seconds.
6. Whisk sauce again and pour in; cook until glossy and thick, 60–90 seconds.
7. Return beef and broccoli; toss 1–2 minutes to coat and heat through.
8. Finish with sesame oil and green onion tops. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice against the grain for tenderness.
Do not overcrowd the pan—brown in batches.
Blanch broccoli for vibrant color and perfect texture.
Adjust sauce thickness with a splash of hot water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg