Easy Homemade Beef and Broccoli
This Easy Beef and Broccoli is a classic takeout favorite made right in your own kitchen with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender, thinly sliced beef and vibrant broccoli florets tossed in a rich, savory ginger-garlic sauce, this dish is a soulful and satisfying meal that rivals any restaurant version.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil divided
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger grated
- Sauce: ½ cup Beef broth ¼ cup Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp Brown sugar, 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- Garnish: Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add broccoli and a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce mixture over everything.
- Toss constantly for 1–2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef and broccoli.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately over rice.