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Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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A fast and flavorful beef and broccoli stir fry ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef strips and crisp broccoli come together in a savory sauce that tastes like it simmered for hours.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound (225g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 cups (about 300g) broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) oyster sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon (optional) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the beef sirloin or flank steak. Slice thinly against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Marinate the beef by adding 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the sliced beef. Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets about 1 to 1.5 inches each.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup beef broth or water until cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove broccoli and set aside.
  6. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add marinated beef strips in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
  7. Return broccoli to the pan with the beef. Stir the sauce again and pour over the beef and broccoli. Toss and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions on top if using. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Marinate beef for at least 10 minutes for best texture. Use fresh garlic and ginger for optimal flavor. Keep pan hot but not smoking to get a perfect sear. Dissolve cornstarch fully before adding to avoid lumps. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheat gently in a skillet to maintain texture.

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