Beef and broccoli stir fry

Classic beef & broccoli stir-fry 🥩🥦 — quick, savory, and better than takeout when done right. Here’s a reliable, flavorful version:

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

Stir-fry

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 3–4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional but great)

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Sauce

• ½ cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Marinate the beef
   • In a bowl, toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
   • Let sit 10–15 minutes (this keeps it tender).
2. Blanch broccoli (optional but recommended)
   • Boil broccoli for 1–2 minutes until bright green.
   • Drain and set aside.
3. Mix the sauce
   • Whisk all sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
4. Sear the beef
   • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a hot skillet or wok.
   • Cook beef in batches 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
   • Remove and set aside.
5. Stir-fry aromatics
   • Add remaining oil.
   • Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
6. Combine
   • Return beef to the pan.
   • Add broccoli and pour in sauce.
   • Stir constantly until sauce thickens and coats everything (1–2 minutes).
7. Serve hot
   • Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Slice beef very thin — partially freezing it for 15 minutes helps.
• Want it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or chili oil.
• No oyster sauce? Add an extra teaspoon soy sauce + pinch of sugar.

If you want, I can give you:

• a 5-ingredient version
• low-carb / keto beef & broccoli
• or a meal-prep friendly version

Just say the word 😊