Description
Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. Tender strips of beef are stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce made from fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, creating an irresistible combination of taste and texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your dietary needs. Enjoy a delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice beef sirloin and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a pan or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Sear the beef: Add thinly sliced beef in batches if necessary. Sear without stirring for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Add broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets with a splash of water. Cover briefly to steam for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Pour on sauce: Uncover and pour the sauce over the stir-fry; stir continuously until thickened (about 1-2 minutes). Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg