Description
Rich beef and broccoli stir-fry promises authentic Chinese flavors in just 30 minutes. Savory marinated beef strips combine with crisp broccoli florets, creating a quick, satisfying meal you can easily master at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups (450 grams) broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Whisk together a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and beef broth to create a rich marinade for the dish.
- Crank up a large skillet or wok to medium-high heat, drizzling in cooking oil to prepare for searing the beef slices until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Temporarily transfer the seared beef to a separate plate, allowing the meat to rest while preparing the remaining components.
- Infuse the skillet with aromatic minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until their fragrance fills the kitchen.
- Introduce crisp broccoli florets to the skillet, tossing and stir-frying for 3-4 minutes to maintain their vibrant green color and slight crunch.
- Reunite the previously seared beef with the vegetables in the skillet, then cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
- Gently stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and coat each morsel with a glossy, flavor-packed glaze.
- Transfer the steaming beef and broccoli to a bed of fluffy rice or tender noodles, creating an inviting presentation.
- Optional: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions as a final flourish before serving.
Notes
- Choose tender beef cuts like flank steak or sirloin for the most succulent texture when slicing against the grain.
- Marinate beef briefly in some sauce ingredients to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize the meat quickly.
- Ensure wok or skillet is extremely hot before searing beef to create perfect caramelization and prevent meat from becoming tough.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch-free thickening alternatives like arrowroot powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg