Here’s a simple, flavorful Beef and Broccoli recipe — classic takeout flavor you can make at home.

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🥩🥦 Beef and Broccoli

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the beef & marinade:

• 8 oz (225 g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

For the sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• ¼ cup beef or chicken broth

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Vegetables & aromatics:

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Optional garnish:

• Sesame seeds

• Green onions

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🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the beef

   • Mix beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.

   • Let sit 10–15 minutes.

2. Prep the sauce

   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and broth.

3. Cook the broccoli

   • Blanch in boiling water for 1–2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.

   • Drain and set aside.

4. Stir-fry beef

   • Heat vegetable oil in a pan or wok over high heat.

   • Add beef and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until just browned.

   • Remove beef and set aside.

5. Combine everything

   • Add garlic and ginger to the pan, cook 30 seconds.

   • Add broccoli and beef back in.

   • Pour sauce over and cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef & broccoli.

6. Serve

   • Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

   • Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

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🌟 Tips

• Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.

• Don’t overcook broccoli — keep it slightly crisp.

• For extra flavor, marinate beef 30 minutes or overnight.