Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli
Tender beef strips and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory garlic-soy glaze, ready in 20 minutes for a weeknight favorite.
Cuisine: Asian
Category: Beef
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain (about 1/4 inch thick) Flank steak
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 3 cups, florets Broccoli
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp, minced Ginger
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to skillet. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour into skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Step 5: Return beef to skillet and add cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water). Stir constantly until sauce thickens and coats ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 6: Cook for 1 more minute to ensure beef is heated through. Serve immediately over steamed rice.