The most important step in this recipe is to marinate the beef in a mixture of cornstarch and vinegar. The beef in this recipe is thinly sliced flank steak. The beef and broccoli get sauteed and then are coated in an easy sauce. The sauce primarily contains ingredients that you already have in your pantry. Begin by slicing the beef into 1/4-inch slices.

Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry) and let marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Next, chop the scallions, garlic, and ginger. It’s important to have all of this done before you start cooking because the dish cooks very quickly.

After following the instructions below, Cook, tossing and stirring constantly the mixture of brocolli and the beef until the sauce is lightly thickened, about 45 seconds.

Ingredients;

  • 1 1/4 lbs flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions;

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Remove the broccoli from the pan; place on a plate and cover.
  4. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  5. Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer – you may need to do this step in batches.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  7. Add the broccoli mixture back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until warmed through.
  8. In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
  9. Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.