Description
This Irresistibly Easy Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that will impress every time. Tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce come together in a delicious stir-fry that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Toss the sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Stir-Fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Stir-fry broccoli until tender. Cook beef, then add garlic and ginger. Return broccoli, pour sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the beef in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli depending on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
