Beef Broccoli Garlic Sauce (Printable)

Tender beef and crisp broccoli cooked in flavorful garlic sauce for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef and Marinade

01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Stir Fry

05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
06 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets (about 4 cups)
07 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (about 1 tsp)

→ Garlic Sauce

10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 2 tbsp water
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
14 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
15 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
17 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Combine sliced flank steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together all ingredients for the garlic sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and red bell pepper if using. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables turn bright green and become just tender. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Spread marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Add garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return steamed vegetables to the pan. Stir the garlic sauce briefly then pour over the beef and vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and evenly coats all components.
06 - Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than waiting for takeout, and tastes better too.
  • The sauce clings to every piece of beef and broccoli, so nothing ends up bland or dry.
  • You can swap in whatever vegetables are lurking in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan when you sear the beef or it will steam instead of brown.
  • Stir the sauce right before pouring it in, the cornstarch settles fast and you need it mixed.
  • Have everything prepped before you turn on the heat, stir frying moves too fast to chop as you go.
03 -
  • Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing, it firms up just enough to make thin cuts easy.
  • Use the biggest pan you have, the more surface area the better the sear.
  • Taste the sauce before you pour it in and adjust the sugar or vinegar to your liking.

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