This beef and broccoli stir-fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender beef slices with fresh broccoli in a savory sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be served over rice or noodles.
The recipe is simple and requires minimal cooking time, making it a great option for busy evenings. You can customize the dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe
This stir-fry features marinated beef cooked quickly over high heat with broccoli florets, all tossed in a delicious sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The dish takes about 25 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Broccoli: While the beef is marinating, blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
- Cook the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Then add the blanched broccoli and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Combine: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, toss everything together, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
- Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
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