Weeknight Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steakthinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tbsp cornstarchplus 1 tsp for the sauce
• 1 tbsp soy saucefor the beef
• 1/3 cup soy saucefor the sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/3 cup chicken broth or water
• 1 tbsp oyster sauceoptional but great
• 3 cloves garlicminced
• 1 tbsp fresh gingergrated
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• cooked ricefor serving

Steps

1. 1Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce; rest 15 minutes. Stir the sauce: soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, oyster sauce, and the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch.
2. 2Steam-sizzle the broccoli: heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high, add the broccoli with 3 tablespoons water, cover 2 minutes, then uncover and stir-fry until bright and crisp-tender. Set aside.
3. 3Add the last tablespoon of oil. Spread the beef in one layer and sear undisturbed 1 minute, then stir-fry until barely cooked through.
4. 4Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, pour in the sauce, and let it bubble and thicken for a minute.
5. 5Return the broccoli, toss to gloss everything, and serve immediately over rice.