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Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe (Better Than Takeout!)

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Tender beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s better than takeout!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

  • 3–4 cups broccoli florets

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water

  • 2 tsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.

  2. Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes, then shock in cold water. Drain.

  3. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.

  4. Heat oil in a pan. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.

  5. Add garlic and ginger to pan. Sauté 30 seconds.

  6. Add broccoli and stir-fry 1–2 minutes.

  7. Return beef to pan. Pour in sauce and stir until thickened, 2–3 minutes.

  8. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use a very hot pan for best sear.

  • Slice beef against the grain.

  • Blanching broccoli keeps it vibrant and crisp.

  • Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge.

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