Weeknight • Beef
Speedy Saucy Beef and Broccoli
A quick and easy beef and broccoli stir-fry with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Skip the takeout and make this delicious Speedy Saucy Beef and Broccoli right in your own kitchen! It’s packed with flavor, comes together incredibly fast, and uses familiar ingredients. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something satisfying and wholesome without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
For the Beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but recommended for depth)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss to coat and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: beef broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove broccoli from the pan and set aside.
Step 4
Add the marinated beef to the hot pan in a single layer (you may need to do this in two batches to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from the pan and set aside with the broccoli.
Step 5
Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk, then pour it into the hot pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Return the cooked beef and broccoli to the pan. Toss everything to coat evenly in the thickened sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to heat through. Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- To get super thin beef slices, partially freeze the flank steak for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- For extra veggies, add sliced carrots or bell peppers along with the broccoli.
- Adjust the amount of honey or brown sugar to your preferred level of sweetness.
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