Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry for Western Supermarkets
Make beef and broccoli stir-fry with supermarket beef, broccoli, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and oyster sauce substitutions.
takeout-style, beef, high-protein, rice-bowl
oyster sauce: 1 tbsp. Substitution: Use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, or hoisin plus soy sauce for a sweeter sauce.
Slice beef thinly across the grain. Toss with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a spoon of oil while preparing broccoli.
Cook broccoli with a splash of water until bright green, then let the pan dry so it can brown lightly.
Remove broccoli, add oil, and sear beef quickly in a single layer until mostly cooked.
Return broccoli with garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a splash of water. Toss until glossy.
Flank steak, sirloin, rump steak, or pre-sliced stir-fry beef can all work.
Frozen broccoli is usable if thawed and dried well before cooking.
Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce is a strong substitute when avoiding shellfish.
Use chicken, turkey, or firm tofu instead of beef.
Use tenderstem broccoli, green beans, or snow peas instead of regular broccoli.
Use hoisin plus soy sauce if oyster sauce is unavailable.
Beef: Flank steak, Sirloin, Pre-sliced stir-fry beef. Slice against the grain and keep pieces thin. If using pre-sliced beef, pat it dry before cooking.
Broccoli: Tenderstem broccoli, Frozen broccoli, Green beans. Frozen broccoli works if thawed and dried. Tenderstem cooks faster than large florets.
Oyster sauce: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, Hoisin plus soy sauce, Extra soy sauce with sugar. Hoisin is sweeter, so use a smaller amount if you want a classic savory profile.
What beef cut is best for beef and broccoli?
Flank steak, sirloin, rump steak, or thin pre-sliced stir-fry beef can work if cut across the grain.
Can I make beef and broccoli without oyster sauce?
Yes. Use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, or use hoisin plus soy sauce for a sweeter but practical substitute.
Yes. Thaw it, pat it dry, and reduce the steaming water so the sauce does not become thin.