Description
Rich beef and broccoli stir-fry brings classic Chinese flavors to home kitchens. Savory meat, crisp vegetables, and glossy sauce create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Sear beef slices in a scorching hot skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil until caramelized and golden, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the pan, stir-frying vigorously for 2-3 minutes. Splash water, cover, and steam for an additional 2 minutes until vegetables reach tender-crisp perfection.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, and black pepper in a separate bowl to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, allowing it to simmer and develop depth.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the pan, gently folding to coat evenly with the glossy sauce.
- Incorporate cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a luxurious, thick consistency, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Plate immediately over steamed rice or noodles, serving while piping hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose a lean cut of beef like sirloin or flank steak for a healthier protein option that remains tender and flavorful.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing during eating.
- Marinate beef beforehand with a splash of rice wine or additional sesame oil to enhance meat’s flavor and softness.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain authentic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg