Description
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a fast, flavorful meal that brings bold Asian-inspired flavor to your table in under 30 minutes. Thinly sliced beef is quickly seared to juicy perfection, then tossed with crisp, vibrant broccoli florets in a savory soy-garlic-ginger sauce that’s slightly sweet and loaded with umami. Whether served over rice, noodles, or on its own for a low-carb option, this one-pan wonder is a weeknight staple—quick, healthy, and absolutely crave-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients List
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
For the Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Vegetables:
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or avocado oil recommended)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
- Marinate the beef
Combine beef slices, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger in a bowl. Let it marinate for 15 minutes. - Make the stir fry sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside. - Cook the broccoli
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside. - Stir fry the beef
Add more oil if needed. Increase heat to high. Add beef in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not overcooked. Remove from pan. - Combine all
Add garlic to the wok, sauté for 30 seconds. Return broccoli and beef. Pour in sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens. - Serve hot
Best served over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 26g