Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Beef & marinade:

1½ lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium options!)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot for GF)
1 tsp sesame oil

Stir-fry sauce:

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp beef broth
2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian—you love umami!)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry—optional for thicker glaze)

Aromatics & veggies:

2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or peanut)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
¼ cup water (for steaming)

Garnish:

Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Marinate beef:

In a bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let sit 15–30 minutes.

2. Make sauce:

Whisk all stir-fry sauce ingredients (except cornstarch slurry) in a bowl. Set aside.

3. Stir-fry:

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Add beef in a single layer; sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to pan. Stir-fry garlic and ginger 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add broccoli; stir-fry 2 minutes. Pour in ¼ cup water; cover and steam 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.

4. Glaze & finish:

Return beef to pan. Pour sauce over; toss to coat. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy.
Optional: Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook 1 minute until thickened.
Remove from heat; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Slice beef thinly against the grain—ensures tenderness.
✅ High heat + constant motion = restaurant-style wok hei (breath of the wok).
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce
→ Boost umami with 1 tsp mushroom powder + extra garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: ~10g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Skip cornstarch entirely
→ Use sugar-free hoisin + keto-friendly sweetener
→ Net carbs drop to ~6g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ½ cup edamame with broccoli (+8g protein/serving)
→ Use 2 lbs beef for +10g protein/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate beef 1 day ahead
→ Chop aromatics 1 day ahead
→ Cook just before serving for best texture

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