Bilal's π₯’ Beef & Broccoli
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Ingredients
For the beef
- 1 lb Thomas Farms grass-fed flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the sauce
- β cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Β½ cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
For the stir-fry
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Marinate the beef
- In a bowl, mix flank steak slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- Let marinate 20β30 minutes (while prepping everything else).
2. Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, beef broth, ginger, and garlic.
- Set aside.
3. Cook the broccoli
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil, blanch broccoli florets for 1β2 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Drain and set aside.
4. Stir-fry the beef
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer; sear 1β2 minutes per side until browned (donβt overcrowd). Remove and set aside.
5. Finish the stir-fry
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken slightly.
- Add broccoli and beef back into the wok. Toss everything together 1β2 minutes until coated and heated through.
6. Serve
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine or basmati rice.
π Pro tip: Freeze the flank steak for 20 minutes before slicing β it makes it much easier to cut thin slices against the grain.