A one-pan Chinese take-out classic made with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich soy-based sauce — ready in under 30 minutes.
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for marinade)
2 tablespoons neutral oil
3 cups broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup beef broth or water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sesame seeds or scallions, for garnish (optiona
Marinate sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch for 15–20 minutes.
Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse.
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl: soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, sugar, and cornstarch.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
Add remaining oil, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Add broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute. Pour in sauce and let it thicken.
Return beef to pan. Stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes more.
Finish with sesame oil. Garnish and serve hot.