Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Sauce
A comforting and quick beef and broccoli stir-fry enveloped in a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and customizable to taste.
Ingredients
For the beef marinade
- 1 lb beef (tender cut) Use flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye for best results
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
For the stir-fry sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
For the stir-fry
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Oil for cooking meat Oil Use 1-2 tablespoons as needed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. Place it into a bowl and add in the soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, and baking soda. Mix all the ingredients together well and set aside to marinate.
- Mix the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a bowl and set it aside.
- Prepare the broccoli by adding it to a pot of boiling water for exactly 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Cooking
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to a pan on medium-high heat, then add in the marinated beef. Cook for a couple of minutes per side until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pan.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil and reduce heat to medium. Add in the minced garlic and cook until slightly browned.
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir until it begins to thicken.
- Add in the boiled broccoli and cooked beef, stir until everything is fully coated.
Notes
Serve over white rice or noodles and consider garnishing with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.