Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Name: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons apple juice; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Ground pepper; 1.25 pounds flank steak, cut diagonally across the grain into ½-inch-by-3-inch strips; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 head broccoli, stems trimmed, peeled, and cut into ¼-inch rounds, florets separated into bite-size pieces; Coarse salt

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Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 24, 2021

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Making this dish is easer than you think; this beef and broccoli stir-fry requires only one pan and takes about half an hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
Ground pepper
1 ¼ pounds flank steak, cut diagonally across the grain into ½-inch-by-3-inch strips
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 head broccoli, stems trimmed, peeled, and cut into ¼-inch rounds, florets separated into bite-size pieces
Coarse salt

Directions

In a large, shallow bowl, mix soy sauce, apple juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat; toss to coat. Let marinate 15 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate; reserve marinade.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. In two batches, cook meat until lightly browned, turning once, about 2 minutes per batch. Remove meat. Add 1/2 cup water to pan; stir up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour into marinade; whisk in cornstarch.
In same skillet, fry broccoli in remaining teaspoon oil over high heat until bright green and crisp, tossing often, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook until broccoli is tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir marinade, add to pan, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 30 seconds. Return meat to pan; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

To make it easier to slice the steak very thinly, place it in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes, wrapped well in plastic. Chinese noodles or rice are a delicious accompaniment.