Bilal's πŸ₯’ Beef & Broccoli

Bilal's πŸ₯’ Beef & Broccoli

Ingredients

For the beef

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

  1. In a bowl, mix flank steak slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  2. Let marinate 20–30 minutes (while prepping everything else).

2. Make the sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, beef broth, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Set aside.

3. Cook the broccoli

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil, blanch broccoli florets for 1–2 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  2. Drain and set aside.

4. Stir-fry the beef

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add marinated beef in a single layer; sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned (don’t overcrowd). Remove and set aside.

5. Finish the stir-fry

  1. Add 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken slightly.
  3. Add broccoli and beef back into the wok. Toss everything together 1–2 minutes until coated and heated through.

6. Serve

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot over steamed jasmine or basmati rice.

πŸ‘‰ Pro tip: Freeze the flank steak for 20 minutes before slicing β€” it makes it much easier to cut thin slices against the grain.

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