Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

I genuinely cannot remember the last time I ordered beef and broccoli from a takeout place because this homemade version has fully replaced it. It is faster than delivery, costs a fraction of the price, and tastes so much better. The sauce is savory and a little sweet with that hint of ginger that just makes everything taste like a real restaurant meal.

The trick that changed everything for me is tossing the beef in a little cornstarch before cooking. It creates this velvety texture that coats the meat perfectly and helps the sauce cling to it. Game changer. And if you freeze the beef for about 20 minutes before slicing it gets so much easier to cut thin.

Tips for Stir Fry Success

High heat is the whole secret to a good stir fry. You want the pan screaming hot before anything goes in. This gives you that slightly charred, restaurant-style flavor. Do not be scared of the smoke. That is just flavor happening.

Also have everything prepped and ready before you start cooking. Stir fry moves fast and there is no time to be measuring sauce while the beef is in the pan. Have it all ready to go and it will come together so smoothly.

If you want to upgrade your stir fry setup, I cook mine in a good wok. Heads up, some of these are affiliate links, which just means I get a tiny commission at no cost to you. Find a carbon steel wok on Amazon for the best results.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Better-than-takeout beef and broccoli in a savory ginger soy sauce, ready in 25 minutes and so much better than delivery.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch for coating beef
• sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Method

 

1. Toss sliced beef with 1 tbsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch-water mixture. Set aside.
3. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and set aside.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove.
5. Add remaining oil. Stir fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add broccoli and toss for 2 minutes.
6. Return beef to pan. Pour sauce over everything and toss until coated and thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing for easier thin cuts. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Drop a comment if you try this! And let me know what you serve it with.

xo, Pam