Description
Savor classic Chinese-inspired beef and broccoli stir fry, a quick weeknight dinner that blends tender meat with crisp green florets in a rich, glossy sauce. Sizzling wok magic brings together simple ingredients for a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
Stir Fry Components:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Cooked white rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a marinade by combining sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring each beef slice is thoroughly coated.
- Allow the beef to rest and absorb the marinade flavors for approximately 10 minutes while assembling remaining ingredients.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat, adding a thin layer of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place marinated beef into the hot pan, spreading pieces evenly to promote quick, even searing.
- Cook beef for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges turn golden brown and centers remain slightly pink.
- Remove seared beef from the pan and set aside on a clean plate, keeping warm.
- In the same pan, quickly stir-fry broccoli florets until they become bright green and slightly crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the pan with broccoli, tossing together to blend flavors and ensure even heating.
- Pour additional sauce over the beef and broccoli, creating a glossy coating that enhances the overall taste and appearance.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnishing with optional sesame seeds or green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate the beef in soy sauce mixture for at least 10 minutes to tenderize and infuse deep, rich flavors into the meat.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and prevent chewy, tough texture during cooking.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve that classic restaurant-style quick sear and maintain the broccoli’s vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, which provide similar umami depth without wheat ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg