Stir-Fry Beef and Broccoli with Soy-Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz Flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice beef thinly; cut broccoli into bite-size florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add neutral oil, then stir-fry beef for 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli with a splash of water (about 1–2 tbsp) for 4–6 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.

4. 4

   Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Return beef to the pan, pour in the soy-ginger sauce, and toss until glossy and thickened, 2–3 minutes.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil (if using). Serve immediately.