Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Sauce (Print)
Savory umami-rich sauce for coating tender beef and crisp broccoli in classic Asian-style stir fry
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until fully combined and sugar dissolves.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and fresh ginger, incorporating evenly throughout the sauce mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth and lump-free, ensuring proper thickening consistency.
04 - Pour the slurry into the sauce mixture while whisking continuously. Pour sauce over cooked beef and broccoli in the pan, stirring and simmering for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients evenly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This sauce creates that velvety, clingy texture that makes restaurant stir-fries unforgettable
- It comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
02 -
- The cornstarch slurry must be made with cold water, or it will clump immediately when added to the sauce
- This sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan, so have your meat and vegetables ready before you add it
03 -
- Let the sauce cool slightly before tasting, as the heat masks the true saltiness
- If it is too thick, add a splash of water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the right consistency