Description
Succulent beef and broccoli stir-fry whisks diners straight to Chinese comfort cuisine. Savory marinated strips of tender meat mingle with crisp green florets, creating a quick weeknight meal that satisfies deeply and delivers restaurant-quality flavor you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Optional: Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a flavor-packed marinade by whisking together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a mixing bowl, creating a harmonious blend of umami and sweetness.
- Sear the beef slices in a blazing hot skillet with vegetable oil, allowing each piece to develop a rich, caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the same skillet, stir-frying rapidly to preserve their vibrant green color and crisp texture, ensuring they remain slightly crunchy and not overdone.
- Infuse the pan with aromatic minced garlic, releasing its pungent essence for a brief moment before reuniting the beef and broccoli in the sizzling environment.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients, gently tossing to ensure every morsel is lavishly coated, then allow the mixture to simmer and thicken, transforming the liquid into a glossy, clingy glaze.
- Plate the beef and broccoli atop a bed of steamed rice or tender noodles, sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions for a final touch of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for a healthier, less fatty version of the dish.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat that’s easy to chew.
- Marinate beef for 15-30 minutes beforehand to enhance flavor and improve meat tenderness.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake without compromising the recipe’s rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg