Korean Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin (1 pound, thinly sliced against the grain)
• Broccoli florets (4 cups)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
• Green onions (2, sliced (for garnish))
• Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon (for garnish))

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water. This will be your sauce mixture. Set aside.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot before adding the beef.
3. Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet in a single layer. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
5. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli.
6. Stir fry everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef and broccoli evenly.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
8. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.