Spicy Beef Broccoli Stir Fry (Printer-friendly)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce for a vibrant and easy weeknight meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 3 cups broccoli florets
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 3 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Aromatics & Oil
15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
17 - 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
→ Garnish
18 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
# Method:
01 - Combine the beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan. Stir fry the minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - Add broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper to the pan. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Return the beef to the pan along with sliced green onions. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat everything. Continue stir frying for 2 to 3 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy that makes you want to lick the plate
- Everything happens in one pan in under 30 minutes, which is basically magic on busy weeknights
02 -
- High heat is non-negotiable for stir fry, otherwise you end up steaming instead of searing
- Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove because everything moves too fast once you start cooking
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing to get those paper-thin cuts effortlessly
- Double the sauce recipe and keep extra in the fridge for quick stir fries all week