Beef and Broccoli Soy Sauce (Print)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli blend in a savory soy sauce for a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
# Ingredient list:
→ Beef and Marinade
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Sauce
05 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
08 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
09 - ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp water
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
10 - 10 oz broccoli florets
11 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
# Directions:
01 - Toss sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together 4 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
03 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch broccoli florets for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the beef in a single layer, sear for 1–2 minutes until browned, then remove. Repeat with remaining beef.
05 - Lower heat to medium-high, add remaining 1 tbsp oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return beef to the pan, add broccoli, and toss well. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is evenly coated. Serve hot with steamed rice if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beef stays impossibly tender thanks to a simple cornstarch velvet technique
- This comes together in under 30 minutes faster than delivery arrives
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
- Never skip slicing the beef against the grain this is what makes it tender instead of chewy
- Crowding the pan while searing the beef will cause it to steam and lose its browned crust
- The sauce thickens quickly so have everything ready before you pour it in
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing it will cut cleanly into thin strips
- Have all ingredients prepped and within arms reach before you turn on the stove
- Serve immediately over steamed rice for the best texture and flavor