Simple Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A classic dish featuring tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for quick meals.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound Flank Steak or Sirloin Slice against the grain into thin strips.
Broccoli
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Sauce
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 inch Ginger Peeled and grated.
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil For frying.
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
- 1/2 cup Water or Beef Broth For cooking the sauce.
Garnish
- 2-3 stalks Green Onions Chopped for garnish.
Serving Base
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice or Noodles For serving.
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the broccoli by rinsing and chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Stir occasionally until the beef is nearly cooked through, about another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet, add the remaining marinade and water or beef broth. Stir well.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over jasmine rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Consider adding other vegetables or nuts for variations. Adjust seasoning to taste.