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“Homemade beef and broccoli stir fry topped with sesame seeds served in cast iron skillet.”

beef and broccoli recipe

A quick and easy homemade beef and broccoli recipe stir fry with tender beef slices, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce that beats takeout in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinade Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired, American-Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Flank steak _ Thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch _ For coating beef
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce _ For quick marinade
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil _ For cooking beef
For the Vegetables:
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets _ Fresh preferred bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic _ Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger _ Fresh grated
  • 2 Green onions _ Sliced for garnish
For the Sauce:
  • ½ cup Low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Oyster sauce _ Substitute hoisin if needed
  • ½ cup Beef broth _ Chicken broth works too
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar _ Honey or maple syrup alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil _ Adds nutty flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch _ For thickening the sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok (Works best for quick high-heat cooking)
  • Sharp knife (For thinly slicing beef)
  • Cutting board (Separate boards for beef and veggies)
  • Small bowls (For mixing sauce and marinade)
  • Wooden spoon (Or spatula for stir frying)

Method
 

  1. Prepare beef, broccoli, and sauce
    “Raw flank steak, broccoli, garlic, ginger, and scallions prepared on wooden board for beef and broccoli recipe.”
  2. Sear beef quickly until browned
    “Fresh broccoli, sliced raw beef, scallions, soy sauce, and seasonings arranged on a rustic wooden table.”
  3. Cook broccoli with garlic and ginger
    “Golden brown seared beef cubes sizzling in a black skillet with juices.”
  4. Add sauce and thicken until glossy
    : “Close-up of tender beef strips and broccoli florets cooking together in a flavorful stir fry sauce.”
  5. Garnish and serve hot over rice
    “Wooden spoon pouring savory brown sauce over beef and broccoli stir fry in skillet.”

Nutrition

Serving: 280gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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