Beef and Broccoli Bowl (Printable)

Tender beef over fluffy rice with crisp broccoli and savory soy-ginger sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef and Marinade

01 - 1 pound 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 let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and broth. Set aside without adding the cornstarch slurry.
03 - Steam broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Rinse under cold water to preserve 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. Transfer beef to a plate.
05 - Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
06 - Return beef to the pan and toss to coat with sauce. Add steamed broccoli, toss gently 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like takeout but costs a fraction of the price, and you actually know what's in your food.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than delivery would arrive, making weeknight dinners feel effortless.
  • Tender beef paired with crisp broccoli and that silky, savory sauce proves simple flavors done right beat complicated every time.
02 -
  • Slicing the beef against the grain is non-negotiable—it's the difference between tender bites and chewy disappointment, so take a second to understand the muscle direction before you slice.
  • Cornstarch is your secret weapon for both texture and browning, but it only works if you don't skip either step or crowd the pan during searing.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before garnishing—that tiny step unlocks their nutty flavor and makes people wonder what you did differently.
  • Keep everything prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking; the actual cooking happens so fast that scrambling for an ingredient mid-sear will throw off your timing.
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