Classic Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry
- A quick and flavorful beef broccoli stir-fry with tender sirloin and crisp vegetables.
- Ready in just 20 minutes, this Asian-inspired dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Serve over rice for a complete meal that’s better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally for garnish
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the beef slices with the cornstarch mixture and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes, then remove to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the wok and add broccoli florets, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Return beef to the wok, add soy sauce and optional oyster sauce and brown sugar.
- Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- If sauce needs thickening, add a bit more cornstarch slurry and stir until it reaches desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with optional sesame oil, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For maximum tenderness, freeze beef for 15-20 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Blanching the broccoli briefly before stir-frying ensures perfect texture and bright green color.
- This dish comes together quickly, so have all ingredients prepped and ready before you begin cooking.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry plus 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 70
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