Garlic Beef and Broccoli Recipe
A quick, garlicky stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknights when bland food isn’t an option.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda for tenderness
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Mix steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and rice vinegar.
- Blanch the broccoli: Boil for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cook the beef: Heat oil in a wok. Sear beef for 2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, heat oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Combine everything: Return beef to the pan. Add broccoli and sauce. Stir well.
- Thicken the sauce: Pour in cornstarch slurry and stir until glossy.
- Serve hot: Pair with rice or noodles. Garlic lovers, rejoice!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Iron: 17%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 13%
- Vitamin B12: 14%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Use fresh garlic—don’t even think about garlic powder.
- Slice the beef thinly for maximum tenderness.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for balance.
- Toasted sesame seeds make a great finishing touch.
- Extra garlic? Always a good idea.