Why Make This Recipe
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and tasty dish that combines tender beef and fresh broccoli in a flavorful sauce. It’s a great way to enjoy a balanced meal with protein and vegetables. Plus, it’s easy to make at home, so you can skip takeout and whip up this delicious dish in no time.
How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the remaining oil, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they’re tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and stir the mixture to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
How to Serve Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Serve Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry over a bed of warm, fluffy rice. You can also garnish it with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavor and a pop of color.
How to Store Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
To store leftovers, let the stir-fry cool, then place it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until it’s hot.
Tips to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Slice the beef against the grain for a more tender bite.
- Make sure your pan is hot before adding the beef. This helps to sear the meat properly.
- Use fresh broccoli for the best texture and flavor. Frozen broccoli can be used, but fresh tastes better.
Variation
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas for more color and nutrients. Adjust cooking time so all veggies remain tender-crisp.
FAQs
Q: CAN I USE A DIFFERENT CUT OF BEEF?
A: YES, YOU CAN USE OTHER TENDER CUTS LIKE FLANK STEAK, RIBEYE, OR SKIRT STEAK. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO SLICE THE MEAT THINLY AGAINST THE GRAIN SO IT COOKS QUICKLY AND STAYS TENDER. IF YOUR BEEF IS HARD TO SLICE, YOU CAN PARTIALLY FREEZE IT FOR 15–20 MINUTES FIRST—THIS FIRMS IT UP AND MAKES THIN SLICES MUCH EASIER. WHATEVER CUT YOU USE, DON’T OVERCOOK IT; STIR-FRY JUST UNTIL BROWNED AND THEN ADD IT BACK AT THE END TO HEAT THROUGH.
Q: IS THIS RECIPE GLUTEN-FREE?
A: IT CAN BE MADE GLUTEN-FREE WITH A FEW SIMPLE SWAPS. REGULAR SOY SAUCE AND MANY OYSTER SAUCES CONTAIN WHEAT, SO YOU’LL WANT TO USE GLUTEN-FREE SOY SAUCE (OR TAMARI) AND A GLUTEN-FREE OYSTER SAUCE. ALWAYS CHECK THE LABELS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SAUCES ARE CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE. THE BEEF, BROCCOLI, GARLIC, GINGER, AND CORNSTARCH ARE NATURALLY GLUTEN-FREE, SO ONCE YOU SWITCH THE SAUCES, THE WHOLE DISH WORKS WELL FOR GLUTEN-FREE EATERS.
Q: CAN I MAKE THIS DISH AHEAD OF TIME?
A: THIS STIR-FRY TASTES BEST FRESH BECAUSE THE BEEF STAYS TENDER AND THE BROCCOLI STAYS CRISP-TENDER, BUT YOU CAN DEFINITELY PREP AHEAD. SLICE THE BEEF, MIX THE MARINADE, AND CUT THE BROCCOLI IN ADVANCE, THEN STORE THEM IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS IN THE FRIDGE FOR UP TO A DAY. WHEN YOU’RE READY TO EAT, STIR-FRY EVERYTHING IN JUST A FEW MINUTES.
LEFTOVERS ALSO REHEAT WELL: STORE THEM IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER FOR UP TO 3 DAYS AND REHEAT GENTLY IN A SKILLET OR MICROWAVE. IF THE SAUCE THICKENS TOO MUCH, ADD A SPLASH OF WATER OR BROTH WHILE REHEATING TO LOOSEN IT.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced Slice against the grain for a more tender bite.
- 2 cups broccoli florets Use fresh broccoli for the best texture and flavor.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Substitute with gluten-free oyster sauce if needed.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Used for marinating beef.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Divide into two parts for cooking.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for serving Cooked rice Serve over a bed of warm, fluffy rice.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the remaining oil, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they're tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and stir the mixture to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot over cooked rice.