Description
Beef and Broccoli is a classic stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef and crisp-tender broccoli, all smothered in a savory and flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. A quick and satisfying meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or sesame oil (for added flavor)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak or sirloin thinly against the grain. For easier slicing, freeze the beef for 30 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, cornstarch, water, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar or sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves and cornstarch is fully incorporated.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
- Return the beef to the skillet with the broccoli and pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is coated.
- Serve the Beef and Broccoli hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra vegetables, add bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas.
- To make it spicy, add red pepper flakes, sriracha, or a fresh chili to the sauce.
- For a keto version, use a sugar substitute and serve with cauliflower rice.
- Ground beef can be used for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Stir-Fry
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
