Description
Hearty beef and broccoli stir-fry delivers Chinese-inspired comfort with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Savory sauce and quick cooking method make this classic dish a perfect weeknight meal for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: sliced green onions
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small mixing vessel, creating a glossy marinade. Let the mixture rest.
- Fire up a large skillet or wok to medium-high heat, drizzling vegetable oil across the surface. Swiftly sear beef slices until they develop a rich caramel exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer protein to a holding plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce another splash of oil. Tumble minced garlic and ginger into the hot pan, quickly moving them around to release their aromatic essence, about 30 seconds.
- Cascade broccoli florets into the skillet, agitating them rapidly to ensure even cooking. Introduce a modest water splash, then cover to steam for 2 minutes, maintaining vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Reunite the seared beef with the vegetable medley, pouring the prepared sauce across the ingredients. Continuously stir and toss, allowing the sauce to embrace and transform into a glossy, clingy coating, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Plate immediately atop steamed rice or noodles, sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions for a final flourish of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain to ensure maximum softness and easier chewing experience.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve quick caramelization and prevent meat from becoming tough or rubbery.
- Substitute cornstarch with arrowroot powder for gluten-free diets or replace beef with tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Cook broccoli just until bright green and crisp to retain nutrients and prevent overcooking, which can make vegetables mushy and less flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg