Description
Savory beef and broccoli stir-fry delights home cooks with its classic Asian-inspired flavors. Rich protein and tender vegetables combine for a satisfying meal you can quickly prepare in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or 0.5 tsp ground ginger)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth (or water for a lighter version)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (adds depth, optional but recommended)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for authentic flavor)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Freeze beef briefly, then slice thinly against muscle grain for maximum tenderness and quick cooking.
- Marination: Thoroughly coat beef slices with cornstarch and soy sauce, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate and tenderize meat.
- Vegetable Staging: Divide broccoli into uniform florets, ensuring consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Pan Initiation: Ignite wok or skillet to high heat, creating an ideal searing environment for rapid caramelization.
- Protein Sautéing: Swiftly cook beef, stirring constantly to achieve golden-brown exterior while maintaining succulent interior, then temporarily remove from pan.
- Vegetable Transformation: Rapidly cook broccoli until vibrant green and crisp, preserving nutritional value and textural integrity.
- Sauce Integration: Whisk sauce ingredients into silky emulsion, designed to uniformly envelop protein and vegetables with rich, glossy coating.
- Final Fusion: Reunite beef with broccoli, pour sauce, and gently toss to ensure complete flavor distribution and harmonious blending.
- Plating Finale: Transfer to steamed rice, optionally garnishing with sesame seeds or green onions to elevate visual and gustatory experience.
Notes
- Optimize Beef Cutting: Freeze meat briefly to achieve paper-thin, uniform slices that guarantee tender, easy-to-chew texture.
- Cornstarch Magic: Use cornstarch sparingly to create a light protective coating, preventing meat from becoming tough and sealing in delicious juices.
- High Heat Technique: Maintain scorching wok or skillet temperature to develop rich caramelization and prevent soggy, steamed meat instead of crispy edges.
- Broccoli Brilliance: Blanch broccoli quickly in boiling water before stir-frying to enhance color, reduce cooking time, and preserve vibrant green nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg