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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

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This classic Beef and Broccoli recipe features tender, marinated flank steak stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it’s garnished with toasted sesame seeds for an added nutty crunch.

Ingredients

Beef and Vegetables

  • 1 ½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp frying oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for serving

Marinade

  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Sauce

  • 1 tsp grated ginger root
  • 3 cloves grated garlic
  • ⅓ cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ⅕ tsp salt
  • ⅕ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and lemon juice, stirring well to dissolve the starch lumps. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and mix until evenly coated. Let it marinate for 15 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  2. Cook the Broccoli: Heat frying oil in a hot frying pan. Add the broccoli florets and fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently with a spatula to ensure even cooking. Once tender-crisp, transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a deep bowl, whisk together grated ginger, grated garlic, beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Fry the Beef: In the same or a clean hot pan, add frying oil and cook the marinated beef over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. The beef should brown while remaining tender due to its thin slicing and marinating. Transfer cooked beef to a plate.
  5. Cook the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and heat it for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir it into the thickened sauce. Fry together for another 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  7. Add Broccoli: Add the cooked broccoli back into the pan and stir everything together. Cook for 2-3 more minutes so the broccoli heats through and absorbs some sauce.
  8. Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli hot or warm, sprinkled generously with sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

  • For best texture, slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
  • Do not overcook broccoli; it should remain crisp-tender to balance the dish.
  • The sauce should be cooked until glossy to properly coat the beef and broccoli.
  • You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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