Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli
A delicious and satisfying dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli, providing a healthier alternative to takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Toss to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Prep the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the broccoli: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Remove from the pan.
- Stir-fry the beef: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring, then stir-fry until no longer pink.
- Combine everything: Return the broccoli to the pan with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir it in during the last minute of cooking. You can customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or changing the protein.