Spicy Beef Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable View)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli blend with a zesty, spicy sauce for a fast, flavorful meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 3 cups broccoli florets
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 3 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
08 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
11 - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 2 tbsp water
→ Aromatics & Oil
15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
16 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
17 - 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
→ Garnish
18 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine the beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
06 - Return the beef to the pan along with green onions. Pour in the sauce and stir well to combine. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The velveting technique creates impossibly tender beef that tastes like it came from a professional wok
- Everything cooks in one pan and dinner is ready in under thirty minutes
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- Crowding the pan while searing the beef causes steaming instead of browning so work in batches if necessary
- Have everything prepped and within reach before you turn on the stove because stir frying moves fast once the heat is up
03 -
- Preheat your pan for at least two minutes before adding oil to achieve that restaurant style sear on the beef
- Cut all your vegetables before you start cooking because the timing once the heat is on is unforgiving