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Close-up of tender beef pieces coated in rich sauce mixed with bright green broccoli florets in a Simple Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry.

Simple Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

This recipe provides instructions for making a quick beef and broccoli stir fry. It uses simple ingredients and cooks fast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Marinade
  • 1 lb Flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for slurry
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Divided
  • 1 head Broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. In another small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic powder for the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Toss everything together until the beef and broccoli are coated with the sauce. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
  7. Serve the beef and broccoli immediately over rice, if desired.

Notes

You can substitute the flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak. If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.

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