Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 mins | Servings: 4
This is a homemade version of our favorite Chinese takeout. Delicious beef and broccoli stir fry is perfect to serve with rice for an easy and quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Beef:
1 lb. beef, round cut into strips; or, another TENDER cut
¼ c. low sodium soy sauce
½ c. beef broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp dried onion powder
¼ tsp ground ginger or more to taste
½ tsp dried garlic powder or more to taste
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
minced fresh garlic and minced fresh ginger to taste
Broccoli:
1 lb. broccoli florets
1 tbsp oil
How to make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry?
Step 1: To marinate the beef, first mix the beef broth with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, spices, and fresh garlic/ginger, if used in a medium bowl until well combined. Then, stir in the beef and set it aside.
Step 2: In a large saute pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the broccoli to the pan and stir fry for about 5 minutes until the broccoli is just tender. Set the broccoli aside when done.
Step 3: Adjust the heat to medium-high. In the same pan, add the beef with the marinade and stir-fry for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes until the beef is just cooked. Adjust the cooking time depending on how you want the beef.
Step 4: Into the beef, stir in the broccoli, and simmer for about 30 to 60 seconds or until the sauce has thickened. To taste, add more soy sauce or salt.
Tips:
For best results, ensure to use the correct cut of the beef and slice the beef into even strips against the grain. Also, make sure not to overcook the beef, or it will be tough.
So the broccoli doesn’t get smashed when you stir them into the beef and sauce, make sure not to overcook the broccoli either.
If desired, marinate the beef for a few hours in the fridge to get maximum flavor. But do not marinate longer or overnight.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 451 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 99mg, Sodium: 804mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g
