Description
Enjoy this delicious homemade beef and broccoli stir-fry, a Chinese takeout favorite that’s even better when made fresh in your own kitchen. This recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Toss to coat and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the beef and broccoli in the sauce. Stir in the sesame oil.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
- For tender beef, slice it against the grain.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers to this stir-fry.
- Adjust the brown sugar to your preference for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 8g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg