Quick Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 poundflank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced)
- 6 cupsbroccoli florets
- 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonoyster sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespoonginger (fresh)
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 3 tablespoonvegetable oil
- ½ cupwater
- ½ teaspoonsesame oil
Prep
- 01
Thinly slice 1 pound flank steak or sirloin against the grain.
- 02
Cut broccoli into florets (about 6 cups).
- 03
Mince 4 cloves garlic and mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 02
Add the sliced beef in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until browned, then stir and cook 1-2 minutes more until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat for 30 seconds.
- 04
Add broccoli florets and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 05
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 06
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Pour into the pan.
- 07
Return beef to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- 08
Drizzle with sesame oil, stir once, and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more heat, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the sauce. For a touch of umami depth, stir in 1/2 teaspoon more oyster sauce.
For extra tenderness, toss the sliced beef with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon soy sauce before cooking. Serve over steamed white or brown rice.