Beef Broccoli Garlic Sauce (Print Version)
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in savory garlic sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Beef Preparation
01 - 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
→ Vegetables
04 - 12 oz broccoli florets
05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
06 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
→ Garlic Sauce
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
11 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - ½ cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
14 - 1 tsp cornstarch
15 - 2 tbsp water
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 scallions, sliced
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, broth, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
03 - Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water in a small cup until smooth. This will thicken the sauce later.
04 - Bring a pot of water to boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
05 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
06 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry onion for 1 minute, then add blanched broccoli and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
07 - Return beef to the pan. Pour in garlic sauce and stir to coat all ingredients. Bring to a simmer.
08 - Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and beef is cooked through. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
09 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- You can get dinner on the table faster than delivery would arrive
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- Working over high heat means having all ingredients prepped and within reach before you turn on the stove
- Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature and creates steam so cook in batches if needed
03 -
- Pat the beef completely dry before marinating for better searing
- Add crushed red pepper flakes with the garlic if you want gentle heat