Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger. Toss to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Set the stir-fry sauce aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk and pour it over the beef and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately over cooked rice.
⏱️ 2 min
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Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger. Toss to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Set the stir-fry sauce aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk and pour it over the beef and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately over cooked rice.
⏱️ 2 min