Easy Beef and Broccoli – Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes
Easy Beef and Broccoli is a quick stir-fry with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
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1 lb flank or sirloin steak, sliced thin against the grain
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 tbsp neutral oil (divided)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating beef)
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1 tsp sesame oil
Sauce:
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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2 tsp cornstarch
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½ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
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Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10–15 mins.
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Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
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Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain.
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Heat oil in skillet or wok. Sear beef in batches until browned. Remove.
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Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Return beef and broccoli to pan.
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Add sauce and simmer until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot over rice.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days. Great for meal prep!