Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Sauce (Printable)

Savory, umami-rich coating for tender beef and crisp broccoli in classic Asian style.

# What You Need:

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

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

10 - 2 tablespoons cold water

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.

02 - Stir minced garlic and ginger into the sauce mixture, ensuring even distribution.

03 - Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth and no lumps remain.

04 - Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce mixture while whisking continuously to prevent clumping.

05 - Pour sauce over cooked beef and broccoli in the pan. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients evenly.

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This sauce comes together in under ten minutes with pantry staples you probably already have sitting in your cabinet
The glossy finish and deep flavor make homemade stir fry taste restaurant quality without the markup

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Cornstarch needs to be mixed with cold liquid to prevent clumping, and the sauce must reach a simmer to activate its thickening power
The sauce will continue thickening as it cools slightly, so remove it from heat when it looks a little thinner than you want

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Grating your ginger with a microplane saves time and yields a finer paste that distributes more evenly through the sauce
If your sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or broth to thin it back down while the pan is still hot