Description
This Homemade Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is quick, flavorful, and perfect for boosting your kitchen confidence. With the right ingredients and simple steps, you can create a delicious meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb Flank Steak, thinly sliced against the grai
1 tbsp Soy Sauce (for marinade)
1 tsp Cornstarch (for marinade)
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil, divided
4 cups Broccoli Florets
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 inch Ginger, grated
1/2 cup Beef Broth (or water)
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce (optional)
1 tbsp Brown Sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Cornstarch (for sauce slurry)
2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Toss the sliced beef in a bowl with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes
- Chop Your Veggies & Aromatics: Prepare the broccoli, garlic, and ginger
- Whip Up the Sauce: Mix broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Prepare cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl
- Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet and sear beef in batches. Set aside
- Cook the Broccoli: Stir-fry broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp
- Add Aromatics: Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant
- Bring it All Together: Add sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer
- Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens
- Combine & Finish: Return beef to the pan, coat with sauce, and stir in sesame oil. Serve immediately
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Feel free to use different vegetables or proteins based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g