Description
Beef and broccoli stir fry is a classic Chinese-American dish that is delicious, savory, hearty, and saucy. Better than takeout and ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 1 pound beef flank steak or top sirloin steak, cut into thin 1-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine (or mirin)
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, thinly sliced
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
For the stir fry:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine beef with pepper, soy sauce, cooking wine, cornstarch and oil until evenly coated. Set the beef aside, allowing it to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until the hot oil sizzles. Add in the marinated beef and stir fry until nicely browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté together until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the beef mixture to a plate.
- In another bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until the sugar and cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, broccoli and the sauce mixture. Cover the lid and let the broccoli simmer in the sauce until tender, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. The broccoli should be crunchy tender but still green.
- Return the beef to the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for another minute until evenly coated with thickened sauce.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
How to store: Beef and broccoli stir-fry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a covered pot or airtight container. It can also be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag to extend its shelf life by 3 months.
How to reheat: Reheat any leftovers by heating some oil into a large wok or skillet on medium heat, and stir-frying for about 5 minutes until warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat the dish in the microwave in 20-second increments until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese