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Tender flank steak and bright green broccoli coated in a glossy soy glaze over fluffy white rice. (Beef and Broccoli Recipe)

Beef and Broccoli Recipe: The Ultimate Restaurant-Style Stir-Fry

Master this restaurant-style Beef and Broccoli Recipe featuring thinly sliced, pan-seared flank steak, tender-crisp broccoli, and a thick, glossy dark brown soy glaze over fluffy steamed rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Stir-Fry Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Flank steak Sliced thinly against the grain
  • 1 tbsp (8g) Cornstarch For velveting the beef
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Low-sodium soy sauce For the marinade
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Baking soda Crucial for tenderizing
  • 3 cups (225g) Broccoli florets Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp (6g) Fresh ginger Grated
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Cooking oil Canola or peanut oil, divided
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Low-sodium soy sauce Base of the glaze
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Dark soy sauce Provides rich color
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Oyster sauce For umami and gloss
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Light brown sugar For sweetness
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Beef broth Or water
  • 1 tbsp (8g) Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 2 cups (400g) Cooked white rice Steamed and fluffy, for serving
  • 1 tbsp (9g) White sesame seeds Toasted
  • 2 whole Green scallions Freshly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Carbon Steel Wok or Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for achieving a high-heat sear.
  • 1 Chef's Knife Needed for slicing the flank steak thinly against the grain.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Toss in a bowl with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and baking soda. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and the remaining 1 tbsp of cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets for 60 seconds until bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until a slight charred crust forms. Flip, cook for 1 more minute, then remove from the pan.
  5. Wipe the wok clean, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil, and sauté the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce slurry and stir constantly until it bubbles and thickens into a glossy, dark brown glaze.
  6. Return the seared beef and blanched broccoli to the wok. Toss until fully coated in the sauce. Serve immediately over fluffy steamed white rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Notes

Slice the flank steak against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
Do not crowd the wok; sear the beef in two batches if necessary.