All hail the king! It’s not just the King of Stir-Fry, it’s the emperor of dinnertime! Like all great stir-fries, the King of Stir-Fry is quick and easy to make, ready in less than half an hour, and just jumping at the chance to amaze your tastebuds. The beef is tender and infused with classic savory soy flavor, while the broccoli is crisp yet tender and the sauce is sticky and delightful! You’ll need to find a crown for this king on your table!
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 1 pound beef flank steak or top sirloin steak, cut into thin 1-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, thinly sliced
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
For the stir-fry:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, for garnish
- rice, to taste, steamed and hot, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium mixing bowl, combine the beef, the pepper, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the cooking wine, 1/2 tablespoon of the cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until evenly coated.
Step 2 –Set the beef aside and allow it to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Step 3 –Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil sizzles, about 2 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the marinated beef to the oil and stir-fry until nicely browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the garlic and the ginger to the beef mixture and sauté together until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6 –Transfer the beef mixture to a plate.
Step 7 –In another bowl, whisk the remaining soy sauce, the vinegar, the sugar, the remaining cornstarch, and the sesame oil together until the sugar and the cornstarch fully dissolve.
Step 8 –In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil, the broccoli, and the sauce mixture.
Step 9 –Cover the skillet and let the broccoli simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 10 –Return the beef to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Step 11 –Cook the stir-fry mixture until evenly coated with the thickened sauce, about 1 minute.
Step 12 –Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of the stir-fry.
Step 13 –Serve with the steamed rice.
