Description
Beef and broccoli stir-fry is a classic Chinese dish that combines tender slices of beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Toss the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and black pepper.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, remaining cornstarch, and beef broth.
- Stir-Fry: Cook broccoli in oil, then cook steak. Add garlic, ginger, and sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Finish: Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish, and serve over rice.
Notes
- Marinate beef for extra flavor before cooking.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg