Simple Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and healthy stir fry featuring tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Wok
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound Sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced Slice against the grain for tenderness.
Broccoli
- 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Aromatics
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
Sauces
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water to form a slurry.
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For stir-frying.
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain and place in a bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the beef. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Minced the garlic and grated the ginger.
- Heat a large wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Add the marinated beef to the wok in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
- Stir-fry the beef for an additional 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the wok and mix well with the broccoli.
- Pour in the remaining soy sauce and oyster sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the wok, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry and stir well to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently.