Delicious Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This Beef and Broccoli stir fry is ready in 20 minutes. Tender beef steak is stir-fried with broccoli and a heavenly Chinese-style sauce. It’s simple, quick, and delicious, making it a perfect mid-week meal!
📋 Ingredients We Need
- Steak: Use beef skirt or flank for an inexpensive yet flavorful option, cut thinly for tenderness.
- Broccoli: Tenderstem broccoli is ideal as it cooks quickly and retains a pleasant crunch.
- Soy Sauce: A mix of light and dark soy adds depth – light for seasoning; dark for color and sweetness.
- Chinese Rice Wine: Important for flavor; substitute with sherry if necessary.
- Sesame Oil: Provides a toasty aroma and golden hue.
🔪 How to Prepare the Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Follow these easy steps for a tasty meal:
- Combine all sauce ingredients except the cornflour slurry in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
- Add thinly sliced steak, cooking for 2-3 minutes until just done. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry the broccoli for 2 minutes, then transfer to the bowl with the steak.
- Lower the heat, add remaining oil, and sauté minced ginger and garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce mixture, increasing heat to high, and combine.
- As the sauce boils, gradually pour in the cornflour slurry, stirring until thickened.
- Return the beef and broccoli to the wok and toss to combine; cook for an extra minute.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
For a delightful dish, serve your Beef and Broccoli stir fry over fluffy boiled rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and enjoy the satisfying crunch.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What cut of meat is used for beef and broccoli?
I prefer beef skirt or flank due to their flavor and affordability. These cuts should be sliced thinly for the best texture.
I prefer beef skirt or flank due to their flavor and affordability. These cuts should be sliced thinly for the best texture.
What is beef and broccoli sauce made of?
The sauce consists of beef stock, light and dark soy sauces, Chinese rice wine (or sherry), sesame oil, sugar, and various peppers.
The sauce consists of beef stock, light and dark soy sauces, Chinese rice wine (or sherry), sesame oil, sugar, and various peppers.
