Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender beef and crisp broccoli in savory soy-garlic sauce over steamed rice

# Ingredient List:

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# How-to Steps:

01 - In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sauté undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
05 - Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return the broccoli to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat all ingredients. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
07 - Serve immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions if desired.

# Expert Hints:

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  • The beef comes out impossibly tender without any fancy tricks or hours of marinating
  • Everything happens in one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
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  • Crowding the pan steams the beef instead of searing it, so cook in batches if necessary
  • The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before you pour it in
  • Slicing the beef when it's slightly frozen makes it easier to cut thin, even strips
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  • Pat the beef dry with paper towels before marinating for better searing
  • Have a small bowl of water nearby to deglaze the pan if sauce starts sticking
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave with a splash of water
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