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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Better Than Takeout

This easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry brings authentic Chinese flavors into your kitchen, featuring tender beef and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak, thinly sliced Choose marbled cuts for tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil For cooking, such as vegetable or canola oil.
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Blanch or steam briefly to retain color.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
  • 1/3 cup beef broth or water Broth enhances flavor.
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil For added flavor.
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Use fresh for more robust flavor.
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For coating the beef.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 little black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  2. In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Steam or blanch the broccoli until bright green and crisp.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the beef until nearly done.
  3. Remove beef, add broccoli, then stir the sauce and flow into the pan, cooking until thickened.
  4. Return the beef to the pan, toss everything until coated and glossy.

Notes

Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnish with sesame seeds or scallions. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste. For meal prep, store in airtight containers.