Delicious Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe in Minutes
This quick and easy Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is the perfect weeknight dinner that brings comforting flavors and cherished memories to your table. Enjoy tender beef and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a savory sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the steak by trimming any visible fat and slicing it against the grain into thin bite-sized pieces. Aim for slices about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, grated ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil once it's shimmering. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced beef in a single layer, letting it sear undisturbed for about 1 minute.
- After 1 minute, use tongs to flip the beef, cooking for another minute until it's just browned but slightly rare.
- Return the broccoli to the skillet with the beef, and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir and toss everything together until the beef and broccoli are well coated, and the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately. Garnish with additional crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Slice your beef against the grain for tenderness. Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking the beef.