Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef and broccoli stir fry is a quick, flavorful dish that brings together tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying. Enjoy the delightful aroma of garlic and ginger wafting through your kitchen as you whip up this classic favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Oil for sautéing (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
- Water (for steaming)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and sauté until browned (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli along with a splash of water; cover to steam for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour the prepared sauce over beef and broccoli; stir well until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg