Beef and Broccoli Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender beef with crisp broccoli over rice, topped with savory soy-ginger sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef and Marinade

01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
12 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water

→ Bowl Assembly

13 - 2 cups broccoli florets
14 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice
15 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 - 2 green onions, sliced
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Stir in beef broth and set aside. Keep cornstarch slurry separate until needed.
03 - Steam broccoli florets until just tender, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water to retain bright color and set aside.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, pour the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce reaches desired thickness.
06 - Return seared beef to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in sauce. Add steamed broccoli, toss gently to combine, and heat through for 1 minute.
07 - Divide steamed rice among serving bowls and top with beef and broccoli mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 35 minutes flat—no fancy techniques required, just good timing and hot heat.
  • That glossy, caramelized sauce clings to every strip of beef like it was meant to be there, making even simple rice taste restaurant-worthy.
  • Naturally dairy-free and packed with lean protein, so you can eat it guilt-free while feeling completely satisfied.
02 -
  • Slicing the beef against the grain is non-negotiable—with it feels like butter, and going the wrong direction means you're chewing instead of savoring.
  • Don't skip the ice bath for broccoli; it locks in the color and stops it from turning that sad olive-gray that signals overcooking.
  • High heat throughout is your friend here—a lukewarm pan produces steam and sadness, while a hot one creates caramelization and magic.
03 -
  • Marinate your beef while you prep everything else—it's free time that makes the beef taste noticeably more tender without extra work.
  • Keep your broth and cornstarch measured and ready before you start cooking; once you're in the stir-fry, there's no time for gathering ingredients.
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