Beef Broccoli Ginger Sauce (Printable)
Tender beef and broccoli blend with ginger sauce for a flavorful, easy-to-make main dish ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Stir Fry
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 4 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
→ For the Ginger Sauce
06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
08 - 2 tbsp water
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
10 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
11 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ For Serving
15 - Steamed rice or rice noodles
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together all the Ginger Sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove broccoli from the pan and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the sliced beef in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through.
04 - Add the garlic and onion to the beef. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return the broccoli to the pan. Stir the ginger sauce and pour it over the beef and broccoli.
06 - Stir-fry everything together for 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the ingredients evenly.
07 - Remove from heat. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory soy, fresh ginger heat, and just enough sweetness to round it all out
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it faster than delivery and genuinely better
02 -
- Crowding the pan with beef will trap steam and prevent proper searing, so cook in two batches if needed
- The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before you pour it in
03 -
- Freeze your beef for 20 minutes before slicing to get those paper thin pieces effortlessly
- Low sodium soy sauce gives you more control over the final salt level of the dish