Description
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a classic Asian-inspired dish made with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory umami-packed sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners. Served with rice or noodles, this dish offers a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef & marinade:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
For the stir fry:
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Optional: 1 bell pepper, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli (and optional vegetables) until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan, pour in sauce, and stir until everything is coated and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Add chili flakes, sriracha, or chili oil for spice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze separately for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a skillet to maintain texture.
- Substitute chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg