Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Hoisin-Style Sauce (25 Minutes)

How to Make Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Hoisin-Style Sauce (25 Minutes)

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   Step 1: Slice and quickly season the beef

   Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized strips. Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a light pinch of pepper, then let it sit while you prep the rest of the ingredients to build flavor quickly.

   For this step

   • 1 lbFlank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
   
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   Step 2: Sear the beef over high heat

   Heat a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot, then add the vegetable oil. Sear the beef in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked, then remove to a plate to rest while you cook the vegetables.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspVegetable oil (or neutral oil)
   
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   Step 3: Stir-fry broccoli and aromatics

   Add the broccoli to the hot pan with a splash of water (or a little extra oil) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Push the broccoli to the side, add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

   For this step

   • 4 cupsBroccoli florets
   • 3 clovesGarlic, minced (about 3 cloves)
   • 1 tbspFresh ginger, minced
   
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   Step 4: Make the hoisin-style sauce and combine

   Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, warm water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth to make a glossy sauce. Pour the sauce into the pan, bring to a simmer so it thickens, then return the seared beef and any juices to the wok and toss everything together to coat evenly.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspCornstarch
   • 3 tbspHoisin sauce
   • 1/4 cupWarm water (for sauce)
   
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   Step 5: Finish and serve

   Turn off the heat and drizzle the sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss once to distribute, and taste for seasoning—add a pinch of salt or another splash of soy if needed. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a quick, takeout-style meal at home.

   For this step

   • 1 tspSesame oil (for finishing)
   

1. Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized strips. Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a light pinch of pepper, then let it sit while you prep the rest of the ingredients to build flavor quickly.
2. Heat a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot, then add the vegetable oil. Sear the beef in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked, then remove to a plate to rest while you cook the vegetables.
3. Add the broccoli to the hot pan with a splash of water (or a little extra oil) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Push the broccoli to the side, add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
4. Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, warm water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth to make a glossy sauce. Pour the sauce into the pan, bring to a simmer so it thickens, then return the seared beef and any juices to the wok and toss everything together to coat evenly.
5. Turn off the heat and drizzle the sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss once to distribute, and taste for seasoning—add a pinch of salt or another splash of soy if needed. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a quick, takeout-style meal at home.