Easy Beef and Broccoli
This Easy Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender strips of beef with vibrant broccoli florets in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it can be made in under 30 minutes! Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 stirring spoon
- 1 serving bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Mix well to create a sauce and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry the beef for about 4-5 minutes or until browned but not fully cooked. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Return the beef to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the beef and broccoli over warm rice or noodles.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding bell peppers, snow peas, or carrots.
This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days.