Description
Beef and Broccoli delivers a quick, delicious dinner that comes together faster than takeout and tastes way better. Tender meat and crisp broccoli create a classic combo your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.1 pounds beef sirloin
Main Vegetables:
- 10.5 ounces broccoli florets
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice your beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain, ensuring each piece is roughly ⅛ inch thick for quick cooking.
- Create a marinade by mixing 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper directly over the beef strips, coating each piece thoroughly for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare a boiling water bath at 212°F and submerge 300 grams broccoli florets for exactly 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green.
- Immediately transfer blanched broccoli to an ice water bath to halt cooking and preserve crisp texture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 350°F.
- Carefully place marinated beef strips into hot skillet, spreading them in a single layer to ensure proper searing.
- Stir-fry beef for 2-3 minutes, constantly moving the meat to achieve even browning and prevent burning.
- Remove beef from skillet once it reaches desired doneness, keeping meat tender and juicy.
- Add blanched broccoli to the same skillet, stirring quickly for 2 minutes to reheat and integrate flavors.
- Return beef to skillet, pour ¼ cup water mixed with sauce ingredients, and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain super thinly to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Marinating the beef allows the meat to absorb maximum flavor and become incredibly soft.
- Blanching broccoli quickly helps maintain its bright green color and crisp-tender texture.
- For a lower-carb version, replace cornstarch with arrowroot powder or skip thickener entirely.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg