Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Sauce (Printable)
A savory Asian-inspired sauce perfect for coating beef and crisp broccoli florets.
# What You Need:
→ Sauce Base
01 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
02 - 1/4 cup beef broth
03 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
→ Aromatics & Flavor
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
→ Thickener
09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
10 - 2 tablespoons cold water
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and ginger until evenly distributed throughout the sauce mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth and no lumps remain.
04 - Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce mixture and whisk thoroughly until fully integrated and smooth.
05 - Pour sauce over cooked beef and broccoli in the pan. Stir continuously and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- The sauce clings beautifully to beef and broccoli instead of pooling at the bottom
- You can double batch it and keep it in the fridge for emergency weeknight dinners
02 -
- Cornstarch needs cold liquid to dissolve properly, or you will end up with lumpy sauce disappointment
- The sauce thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so have your beef and broccoli ready beforehand
- This sauce continues thickening as it cools, so pull it slightly earlier than you think you should
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly than cold ones
- Grate your ginger instead of mincing it if you want a more subtle flavor throughout