Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Sauce (Printable Version)
Quick savory sauce perfect for coating beef and crisp vegetables in Asian-style dishes.
# What You'll 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
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
02 - Stir minced garlic and ginger into the sauce mixture, ensuring even distribution.
03 - Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth and no lumps remain.
04 - Pour cornstarch slurry into sauce while whisking continuously to prevent clumping.
05 - Pour sauce over cooked beef and broccoli in pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes while stirring until sauce reaches desired consistency and evenly coats ingredients.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The balance hits that sweet salty spot that makes you want to keep eating just one more bite
- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- This thickens into that restaurant style coating that actually clings to your beef instead of pooling at the bottom
02 -
- The sauce will look disappointingly thin when you first pour it in but give it those few minutes of simmering time to work its magic
- Hotter pan means faster thickening but keep it at a steady simmer to prevent the sauce from breaking or becoming gummy
03 -
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free version and double check that your oyster sauce is certified GF
- Whisk the slurry one more time right before adding it because cornstarch settles to the bottom quickly