Beef Broccoli Soy Glaze (Print)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli combined with a savory soy glaze in an easy stir-fry dish.
# Ingredient list:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 12 oz broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Soy Sauce Glaze
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
11 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
12 - 1/2 cup water
→ For Cooking
13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
14 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
15 - 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch broccoli for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes until just browned. Remove to a plate.
05 - Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce glaze. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cornstarch velvet trick makes budget beef cuts impossibly tender, a restaurant secret that changed my home cooking forever
- This glossy sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
02 -
- Crowding the pan while searing beef will cause it to steam instead of brown, so work in batches if your pan isn't big enough
- The sauce will continue thickening off heat, so pull it slightly earlier than you think
03 -
- Freeze your beef for 20 minutes before slicing—it'll cut cleanly into thin strips
- Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the heat, stir fry waits for no one