Description
This Chinese-American staple features tenderized, velveted strips of flank steak and crisp-tender broccoli florets tossed in a savory, umami-rich brown glaze. Designed for busy home cooks, this quick stir-fry utilizes the classic velveting technique to ensure succulent beef in every bite. It is a wholesome, protein-packed meal that perfectly balances ginger-garlic aromatics with fresh vegetables, delivering restaurant-quality results in less than 30 minutes. A reliable, crowd-pleasing dinner that is far superior to takeout.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for marinade)
2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom sauce)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp oil; let sit for 10 minutes.
Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green, then drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and beef broth.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Sear the beef in batches until browned and nearly cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Add garlic and ginger to the hot pan, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli and cooked beef back to the pan.
Pour in the sauce mixture and the cornstarch slurry, tossing constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
Always slice the beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness. If you prefer extra sauce, add a splash more beef broth. Ensure your pan is very hot before adding the beef to achieve a proper sear.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American