Easy Skillet Beef & Broccoli

Serve this simple stir-fry with hot steamed rice and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions.


SERVINGS

4

PREP TIME

45 min

including 30 min marinating time

Ingredients

  • 3
    tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2
    tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1
    tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1
    tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1
    teaspoon sugar
  • 1
    pound flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 3-4
    heads of broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4
    tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2
    tablespoons water
  • 1
    clove garlic, minced
  • 1
    slice fresh ginger root, minced
  • 2
    teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
  • 2
    green onions, green and white parts, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, cornstarch and sugar; marinate steak in mixture 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir-fry broccoli in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet, 2-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add water and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender (1-2 minutes); remove from wok.

  4. 4

    In wok, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over high heat; stir in garlic and ginger. Add steak mixture; stir-fry, turning constantly, until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return broccoli to wok; heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired, and serve.