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Better-Than-Takeout Beef and Broccoli

Close-up of a bowl filled with tender slices of beef and vibrant green broccoli florets coated in a savory sauce.
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A quick and easy skillet dinner featuring tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a glossy garlic-ginger sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to create a slurry.
  7. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.
  9. Return the stir-fried broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  10. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

  • For extra tender beef, you can marinate it for 15-30 minutes in the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture before stir-frying.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to your preference.
  • If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute with an additional tablespoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of sugar.
  • Serve with your favorite rice for a complete meal.

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