Description
Broccoli Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender, thinly sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli florets coated in a savory garlic soy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this stir-fry combines the rich taste of beef with fresh vegetables, balanced by a slightly sweet and umami-packed sauce made from soy, brown sugar, and beef broth.
Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Flavorings
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth. Set this sauce mixture aside to allow the cornstarch to dissolve properly.
- Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it is browned on all sides but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets along with the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry these ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the aromatics become fragrant.
- Combine Beef with Vegetables: Return the browned beef to the skillet, mixing it evenly with the broccoli and aromatics to combine the flavors.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture. Stir continuously to coat all ingredients and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency, binding the components together.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle the teaspoon of sesame oil over the stir-fry to add a nutty, fragrant finish. Stir gently to incorporate the oil evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the stir-fry to serving plates and serve hot, ideally with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the savory sauce.
Notes
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to ensure that the beef is tender and not chewy.
- For more vegetable variety, add sliced carrots or snap peas to the stir-fry.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content and adjust seasoning to taste.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free if you use a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
