Skip Chinese takeout tonight and bring out the wok to make a stir-fry packed full of vegetables. Stir fry dishes are healthy, quick and easy to prepare and most often ready under 30 minutes. If you are hungry for a healthy stir-fry dinner, this Broccoli and Beef Stir fry is a fabulous choice. It’s an easy variation of the classic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe and will not disappoint.
[tp not_in=”bn”]Whether you’re on the run or just looking for a quick and easy meal, stir-fry recipes are the way to go. The trick to good stir-fry is working with a very hot pan. A well-seasoned wok or a cast iron frying pan works great for stir frying. Cooking on high heat allows the meat and vegetables to sear without getting mushy or overcooked at a very short time.[/tp] Seriously, the classic Chinese beef and broccoli stir fry recipe can be made in less time than it takes to get your take-out.
Broccoli and Beef Stir fry
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Easy beef stir-fry recipe with beef and broccoli that takes just minutes to make!
Author: Lail Hossain
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean sirloin beef, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce, divided
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- ½ cup broth, divided
- Florets of 2 broccoli heads, (about a pound)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or according to taste
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoon soy sauce; add beef and marinate about 5-10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick wok or deep skillet over medium-high. Add beef and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. Transfer meat to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Add ginger and garlic to the same pan and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour ½ cup broth to same pan; stir to loosen any bits on food on bottom of pan. Add broccoli.
- Cook tossing occasionally and sprinkling a tablespoon water now and then, if needed, until broccoli is crisp-tender.
- In a cup, stir together water, remaining soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir into pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer.
- Return beef and accumulated juices to pan; toss to coat and serve.
Notes
If you like thicker gravy, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in the water on step 6.
You can substitute broth with water. When I am out of stock, I often just use water and the dish is still flavorful.
You can substitute broth with water. When I am out of stock, I often just use water and the dish is still flavorful.
Looks so amazing! Beef-and-broccoli is my favorite stir-fry combination 🙂
Agree, Liz. Beef and broccoli pairs very well in a stir fry. Thank you for stopping by.
I never realized that the gravy for chinese food could be so easy! Looks fab and easy, perfect for a weeknight!
Yup, pretty easy. Hope you get to make the stir fry soon. Thank you!
I’m so inspired now. Broccoli are really great in terms of nutrients. When cooked in a stir fried with soy sauce and ginger they are also very tasty!
Yes, delicious and flavorful with soy sauce and ginger. Glad you like the beef broccoli stir fry. Thanks a lot.
Your photo looks like the cover of a cookbook! So well done.
That’s such an awesome praise, dear. You made my day. I have a long way to go and learn more about photography. Thank you so much for the compliment. You are so kind.
I love brocolli, makes me feel so healthy when I eat it! Thank you for sharing this interesting recipe, I must try it!
I’m so glad to hear that you are planning to try the beef and broccoli stir fry, Lily. Thank you.