Spicy Beef Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a spicy, savory stir-fry sauce for quick weeknight meals.

# What You Need:

→ Beef and Marinade

01 - 14 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 14 oz broccoli florets
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Stir-Fry Sauce

10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili-garlic sauce
15 - 2 tsp brown sugar
16 - 3 tbsp water

→ Oils and Garnish

17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
18 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro or sliced spring onion

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Bring a pot of water to boil. Blanch broccoli florets for 1 minute until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain immediately and set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned on edges. Transfer beef to a plate.
05 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger, and spring onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add bell pepper and blanched broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are heated through but still retain crunch.
07 - Return beef to the wok. Pour prepared sauce over ingredients. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all components evenly.
08 - Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or extra spring onions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The velveting technique makes budget beef taste restaurant tender
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup
02 -
  • High heat and proper wok technique create those caramelized bits that make stir fry taste authentic
  • Overcrowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it, so work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Slice your beef when it's partially frozen for clean, even cuts
  • Pat marinated beef dry before searing for better browning

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