The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Transform your weeknight dinners with "The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry," a deliciously simple recipe that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes. Tender slices of flank steak and crisp, vibrant broccoli are coated in a savory, umami-packed sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and a touch of ginger. A hint of sweetness from brown sugar and a subtle kick of optional red pepper flakes elevate this classic takeout-inspired dish. This one-pan recipe uses a quick cornstarch slurry to achieve the perfect glossy coating while saving time on cleanup. Serve it over fluffy white rice or your favorite noodles for a wholesome, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stir fry is as quick to make as it is to disappear from plates!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 servings cooked white rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
Thinly slice the flank steak into bite-sized strips, cutting against the grain for tenderness.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set the sauce aside.
In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into 1/4 cup of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. If needed, add a splash of water to help steam the broccoli.
Reduce the heat to medium and return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the beef and broccoli stir fry over cooked white rice or noodles, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 4976 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.0 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 169.0 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1871 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
