Ingredients:

  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 cup snap peas, strings removed
  • 2 large carrots, peeled into ribbons
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the beef. Toss the 1 lb flank steak with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch. Note: This is the velveting stage that keeps the meat juicy.
  2. Whisk the sauce. Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Note: This creates your Best Beef Stir Fry Sauce Recipe base.
  3. Heat the pan. Add 1 tbsp neutral oil to the skillet over high heat until you see wisps of white smoke.
  4. Sear the beef. Add beef in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes until deeply browned and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  5. Wipe the pan. Quickly clear out any burnt bits, add the remaining oil, and toss in the broccoli and peppers.
  6. Flash cook the veggies. Sauté for 3 minutes until the broccoli turns vibrant green and slightly charred.
  7. Add final greens. Toss in the snap peas and carrot ribbons, cooking for 1 minute until they just begin to soften.
  8. Recombine and glaze. Return the beef to the pan and pour over the sauce mixture.
  9. Thicken the sauce. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the liquid bubbles and turns into a thick, glossy coat.
  10. Finish with oil. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil until the aroma fills the room.