Beef Broccoli Soy Glaze (Print Version)
Tender beef strips and crisp broccoli with a savory soy glaze for a quick, flavorful stir-fry.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 12 oz broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Soy Sauce Glaze
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
11 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
12 - 1/2 cup water
→ For Cooking
13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
14 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
15 - 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Whisk together the soy sauce glaze: combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch broccoli for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes until just browned. Remove to a plate.
05 - Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce glaze. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated (about 2-3 minutes).
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cornstarch velvetting technique transforms bargain cuts into impossibly tender beef that rivals any takeout place
- This entire dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it my go-to for nights when everyone's starving but nobody wants to wait
02 -
- Crowding the pan while searing beef will steam it instead of browning it, work in batches if necessary
- The sauce will look terrifyingly thin for the first minute of cooking, then suddenly thicken all at once, do not walk away
03 -
- If your sauce isn't thickening, mix another teaspoon of cornstarch with cold water and whisk it in
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave, though the sauce will thin slightly just stir it up