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Stir-Fry Beef and Broccoli Recipe

A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish with tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 3 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or wok For cooking the stir-fry
  • 1 Cutting board For preparing ingredients
  • 1 Chef's knife For slicing ingredients
  • 1 Mixing bowl For preparing sauce
  • 1 Spatula For stirring and flipping

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Beef sirloin or flank Sliced thinly against the grain
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets Fresh washed
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil For cooking
  • 3 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce Adds umami flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil For flavor
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch For thickening sauce
  • 2 tbsp Water For cornstarch slurry
  • 1 Green onions Sliced for garnish
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds For garnish
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice For serving
  • ¼ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Prepare ingredients: Slice beef thinly against the grain, chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, mince garlic, and slice ginger. Prepare green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
  • Make sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until smooth.
  • Cook beef: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes). Remove beef from pan and set aside.
  • Cook vegetables: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Combine: Return beef to the pan with vegetables. Pour sauce over the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  • Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over cooked white rice.

Notes

  • Tips: For extra crispiness, add a splash of water to the broccoli and cover briefly to steam before uncovering and continuing to cook.
  • Variations: Add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce.
  • Budget Breakdown:
    • Beef: $6.00
    • Broccoli: $1.50
    • Soy sauce + oyster sauce + sesame oil: $2.00
    • Vegetable oil + garlic + ginger + green onions: $1.50
    • Cornstarch + sesame seeds + rice: $1.00
Keyword Beef, Broccoli, Stir-Fry, Quick Dinner, Asian Cuisine