Easy Beef and Broccoli That’s Better Than Takeout
Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a glossy garlic-ginger sauce come together in this fast, flavor-packed stir-fry — better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Sauce:
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ⅓ cup beef broth or water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
Other:
- 2–3 cups broccoli florets
- 1–2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with marinade (soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil). Let rest 10–15 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear beef in batches, 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli for 1–2 minutes. Pour in sauce, stir to thicken.
- Return beef to pan, toss everything together, and cook 1–2 minutes more. Serve hot.
Notes
Serve with rice, noodles, or low-carb options. Add chili flakes for heat or more vegetables to stretch the dish.