Spicy Beef Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender beef and broccoli in a spicy sauce for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Vegetables
02 - 12 oz broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
→ Sauce
07 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
09 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
→ Other
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 2 tsp cornstarch
16 - 2 tbsp water
17 - Cooked rice for serving
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Mix cornstarch with water in another small bowl until smooth and well combined.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove to a plate.
04 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, broccoli, and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return beef to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute.
06 - Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
07 - Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with green onions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce hits every single flavor note your cravings could want in one bite
- You can get this on the table faster than delivery would even arrive
02 -
- High heat is non-negotiable, or you will end up with steamed beef instead of seared, flavorful pieces
- Crowding the pan drops the temperature instantly, so cook beef in batches if your skillet is not large enough
03 -
- Cold beef slices easier, so pop the steak in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting
- Let the sauce come to room temperature while you prep, so it does not cool down the pan when added