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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry served in a bowl with rice
Clara Whitley

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick and delicious meal combining tender beef and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced Can be replaced with sirloin or chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • ½ cup beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the flank steak as thinly as possible and marinate it in soy sauce and cornstarch for about 10 minutes.
  2. While the steak is marinating, bring a pan of water to boil and blanch the broccoli for about 2 minutes until bright and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and swirl around the pan.
  2. Add the marinated beef and sear for about 2-3 minutes without stirring. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through, then remove from the pan.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the blanched broccoli and beef back into the skillet.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and let simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens, adjusting flavor with salt and pepper if needed.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions and serve over white rice, quinoa, or glass noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spice kick, add red pepper flakes or chili peppers. Marinating the beef in garlic or ginger soy sauce overnight can enhance flavors. Use pre-cut vegetables or store-bought stir fry kits to save time.

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