Best Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A quick, healthy, and delicious Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner and easily customizable!
Equipment
- Wok
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound sirloin steak sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Stir-Fry Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Optional
- red pepper flakes for a little heat
- sesame seeds for garnish
- cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain. In a bowl, combine the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and 1/4 cup of water.
- Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned but not fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Broccoli: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
- Combine Everything: Return the beef to the wok with the broccoli. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Remove from heat.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences or dietary needs. See the recipe post for suggestions on making this recipe gluten-free, low-carb, or spicier.
