Garlic-Ginger Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 12 oz beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice beef thinly; mince garlic and ginger. Cut broccoli into small florets.

2. 2

   Cook (10 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with the neutral oil. Add beef, season with black pepper, and stir-fry until browned and mostly cooked, about 3–4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add broccoli and 2–3 tbsp water to the pan; stir-fry until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixed with the remaining 2 tbsp water. Add garlic and ginger to the pan, then pour in the sauce. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened, then serve.