Weeknight Beef and Broccoli
Classic Chinese-American beef and broccoli with tender flank steak, crisp-tender florets, and a savory garlic-soy sauce—ready faster than delivery. Thin-sliced beef cooked through to at least 145°F, sauce thickened for spooning over rice.
🛒Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, plus more as needed
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup low-sodium beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice for serving
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Large skillet or wok
- Tongs
- Instant-read thermometer
- Mixing bowls
📝Instructions
- 1
Toss sliced beef with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; rest 10 minutes while you prep vegetables.
- 2
Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches 2–3 minutes until browned and at least 145°F in the thickest pieces. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add a splash of oil if dry. Stir-fry broccoli 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- 5
Return beef. Pour in sauce; toss until thick and glossy, 1–2 minutes. Confirm beef is at least 145°F. Top with green onions. Serve over hot rice. Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days; reheat to 165°F.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 390
🏷️Recipe Tags
❓Frequently Asked Questions
How do I slice flank steak thin?
Freeze 20 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
No oyster sauce?
Use extra soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar and a dash of fish sauce if you have it.
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes—thaw and pat dry, or add straight from frozen and cook a minute longer.
Food safety?
Cook steak strips to at least 145°F; leftovers reheat to 165°F within 3 days.
