Better Than Takeout Beef and Broccoli – Easy Stir-Fry
Easy stir-fry beef recipes made in just 20 minutes! Juicy beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory sauce make this better than takeout.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add steak slices and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil, then add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.