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Better-Than-Takeout Beef and Broccoli

A quick, flavorful, ultra-tender homemade beef and broccoli stir fry that tastes better than takeout and cooks in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
Stir Fry
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Toss sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch; rest 10 minutes to tenderize.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Sear beef 1–2 minutes per side and remove.
  4. Add broccoli and a splash of water. Cover 2 minutes to steam.
  5. Return beef to pan and add sauce. Stir 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.

Notes

For extra tenderness, slice beef very thinly and always against the grain.