Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Garlic (Printable)

Tender beef and crisp broccoli in savory garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Beef & Marinade

01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Stir Fry Components

05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
06 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets (about 12 oz)
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

→ Garlic Sauce

10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
14 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
15 - ½ cup beef or chicken broth
16 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
17 - ½ tsp black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, broth, rice vinegar, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer vegetables to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Arrange marinated beef in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but just cooked through. Work in batches if necessary.
05 - Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan with the beef. Stir-fry constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
06 - Return the cooked vegetables to the pan. Stir everything together, then pour in the prepared garlic sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
07 - Transfer immediately to serving plates and serve hot alongside steamed white rice or noodles for a complete meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beef stays impossibly tender thanks to a simple marinade trick I learned from a chef friend
  • Everything comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes making it perfect for weeknight chaos
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet just like your favorite takeout spot
02 -
  • Cold beef slices much more cleanly so pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting
  • The sauce looks very thin at first but will thicken dramatically in the last minute of cooking
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start because stir frying moves incredibly fast
03 -
  • Cut your beef when it is slightly frozen for paper thin slices
  • Precook rice ahead of time or use minute rice to keep the total time under 30 minutes

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