Savory Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce
"A quick and delicious beef stir-fry featuring tender strips of flank steak and crisp broccoli florets, all coated in a rich, umami-packed fermented black bean sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal for two."
Ingredients
All Steps
- 1
Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips. In a small bowl, combine the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
- 2
Finely mince the garlic and ginger. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and the yellow onion into thin slices. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- 3
For the black bean sauce, lightly mash the fermented black beans (if whole) and combine them in a small bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and water or beef broth. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6
Return the cooked beef to the wok with the vegetables. Give the black bean sauce a quick stir and pour it over the beef and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- 7
Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice if desired.
- 8
Enjoy your delicious homemade beef stir-fry!