Beef and Broccoli
A heartwarming Beef and Broccoli stir-fry that combines tender beef with vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef (flank steak or sirloin), sliced thinly
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinade the Beef: In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and salt. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Sizzle the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Steam the Broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and a little water. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
- Infuse Garlic Goodness: Add minced garlic to the broccoli and stir-fry for another minute.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the beef to the skillet and pour in beef broth and sesame oil. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with Warm Rice: Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg