Beef and Broccoli Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender beef with crisp broccoli over fluffy rice in 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 for garnish
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional for garnish

# How To Make It:

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, ginger, garlic, and broth. Set aside. Reserve cornstarch slurry for later thickening.
03 - Steam broccoli florets until just tender, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately rinse under cold water to retain vibrant 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 - Pour sauce mixture into the same pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
06 - Return beef to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in sauce. Add broccoli, toss to combine, and heat through for 1 minute.
07 - Divide steamed rice among serving bowls. Top with beef and broccoli mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef comes out tender and caramelized while the sauce clings to every piece like it was meant to be there.
  • It's genuinely faster than ordering delivery, and your kitchen smells infinitely better.
  • Everything comes together in one pan, which means fewer dishes and more time to actually enjoy your food.
02 -
  • Slice the beef against the grain—this is not optional if you want it to be tender, and it makes such a dramatic difference that you'll wonder why anyone would do it any other way.
  • Don't crowd the pan when searing the beef; if you pile it all in at once, it steams instead of browning, and that caramelization is where the flavor lives.
03 -
  • Use a wok if you have one—the curved sides make it easier to toss and keep everything moving, but a large skillet works beautifully too.
  • Keep your broth cold when you need it for the sauce; it helps the cornstarch slurry work more efficiently and prevents lumps.
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