Description
Experience the delightful fusion of tender beef and crisp broccoli in this quick and flavorful Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. Coated in a savory sauce that balances umami and sweetness, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a colorful, nutritious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or peanut)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing beef and cutting broccoli into florets.
- In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add cooking oil until shimmering.
- Stir-fry the marinated beef for about 2 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove from the pan.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli to the pan; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until bright green.
- Return the beef to the pan with any remaining marinade; cook together for an additional 3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg