Description
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry delivers pure comfort straight from your own kitchen, beating any restaurant version hands down. Tender meat and crisp broccoli dancing together in a savory sauce will make your dinner feel like a delicious home-cooked triumph.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb flank steak
Vegetables:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 green onions
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb flank steak into thin, diagonal strips against the grain, creating ¼-inch thick pieces perfect for quick cooking.
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by whisking ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger in a medium bowl.
- Coat the beef strips with half the marinade and let them soak at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to absorb maximum flavor.
- Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until the surface shimmers and looks ripply, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully spread marinated beef in a single layer across the hot pan, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown crust without stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip beef pieces and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until edges turn crispy and caramelized.
- Transfer beef to a clean plate, keeping those delicious juices intact.
- Toss 4 cups broccoli florets and ¼ cup water into the same pan, covering to steam for exactly 3 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir-fry broccoli for another 2 minutes until it reaches a vibrant green and maintains a crisp texture.
- Return beef to the pan and pour remaining marinade over the entire mixture.
- Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes, watching the sauce thicken and beautifully coat every ingredient.
- Finish with 1 tbsp sesame oil and ½ tsp black pepper for a rich, aromatic final touch.
- Sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top and serve immediately over steamed rice while piping hot.
Notes
- Slicing against the grain helps tenderize the beef and ensures each bite is easy to chew.
- Marinating the beef for exactly 15-20 minutes allows flavors to penetrate without breaking down the meat’s texture.
- Use a smoking-hot wok or skillet to achieve that authentic restaurant-style sear and caramelization on the beef.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice for cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1570 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg