Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
This Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry is tender and juicy, while the broccoli retains its crisp texture. Enjoy as a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish. Serve over a bed of steamed rice to soak the delicious soy sauce broth. It’s guaranteed to become your favorite!
The best Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe doesn’t call for complicated sauces or methods. It’s all about getting the beef crispy and saucy enough to enjoy with a side of white rice. With this recipe you can enjoy your favorite take out food right at home!
Ingredients
- For the sauce: Reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- Variation: Add half the amount of the soy sauce and replace the other half with oyster sauce. I also like to add chili garlic sauce for an extra kick and layer of flavor.
- The beef: Sirloin steak or any other think steak like breakfast steak.
- The veggies: Broccoli florets, white onion, fresh garlic.
- Variation: Add other veggies like carrots or snap peas.
- White or brown rice for serving
- For garnish: Scallions, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds.
How To Make Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
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- Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, add the tamari or soy sauce, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Whisk until combined well. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss the thinly cut steak with 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large cast iron skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, stirring once until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer beef to a clean plate or bowl and set aside.
- On same skillet or work set to medium high, add 1 tablespoon oil and the onions. Stir fry for about 45 seconds.
- Add the broccoli and garlic; cook stirring occasionally until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add the beef back to the broccoli mixture. Whisk the soy sauce mixture and add to the wok/skillet.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes
Serve immediately while hot with white rice. Garnish with crushed red pepper and scallions (optional)
Tips & Notes
- Fridge: Let it cool down to room temperature first, then transfer to an airtight container or a zip-top plastic bag. Make sure to eat leftovers within 3-4 days to ensure it stays fresh. If you have a large portion, consider dividing it into smaller portions before storing so that you can reheat only what you need.
- Reheating: There are a couple of methods that I use to reheat leftovers:
- Microwave: Transfer the food to a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a damp paper towel or microwave-safe lid. Heat it on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Stovetop: Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the food and stir-fry for a few minutes, adding a splash of water or broth if it’s dry.
Make sure to stir the food occasionally to ensure even heating.
Enjoy!
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Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
The best Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe doesn't call for complicated sauces or methods. It's all about getting the beef crispy and saucy enough to enjoy with a side of white rice. Whit this recipe you can enjoy your favorite take out food right at home!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (100g)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (100g)
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch, divided (2 & 1)
- 3 Tbsp peanut or canola oil, divided (2 & 1)
- 1 pound sirloin steak - thinly steak
- ½ cup thinly sliced white onion
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
- white or brown rice for serving
- ¼ cup sliced scallions for garnish - optional
- crushed red pepper flakes for garnish - optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the tamari or soy sauce, chicken/vegetable broth, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Whisk until combined well. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss the steak with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large cast iron skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, stirring once until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer beef to a clean plate or bowl and set aside.
- On same skillet or work set to medium high, add 1 tablespoon oil and the onions. Stir fry for about 45 seconds.
- Add the broccoli and garlic; cook stirring occasionally until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add the beef back to the broccoli mixture. Whisk the soy sauce mixture and add to the wok/skillet.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot with white rice. Garnish with crushed red pepper and scallions (optional)
Private Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1741mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg
The flavors were so delicious and the beef was perfectly tender. The broccoli added a nice crunch and the sauce was just right. Definitely making this again!
I love a good stir fry, and this one uses ingredients that I almost always have at home. Thank you so much for sharing, this was so good!
Thank you, Cathleen!!!
This recipe is perfect, delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Charah!!!
This stir fry was so delicious! Easy to make and full of flavor too!
Thank you, Tayler!!
This stir fry is one for the books! The flavor is incredible, no need for takeout anymore!
Thank you, Paula!!
Delicious and easy Beef broccoli. It was ready in no time.
Thank you, Cecy!!!!