Description
Savory beef and broccoli stir-fry delivers classic Chinese-American comfort with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Rich sauce and quick cooking make this restaurant-style dish perfect for weeknight dinners you can master easily.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced)
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice beef against the grain, ensuring uniform cuts for even cooking. Coat with soy sauce and cornstarch, allowing flavors to penetrate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat skillet or wok to medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Quickly sear beef until golden brown, creating a caramelized exterior. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Infuse pan with minced garlic, releasing aromatic flavors. Introduce broccoli florets, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green and slightly crisp.
- Create sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Reintroduce seared beef to the pan. Pour prepared sauce over ingredients, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Finish dish with a delicate drizzle of sesame oil, providing a nutty undertone. Serve immediately over steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slice beef when it’s slightly frozen for easier, thinner cuts that ensure tender bites.
- Marinating beef in cornstarch helps create a protective coating, preventing moisture loss and maintaining juiciness during high-heat cooking.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free cornstarch to maintain recipe’s authentic flavor profile.
- Quickly stir-fry broccoli to retain vibrant green color and crisp texture, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg