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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry For Two (w/VIDEO)

This easy Beef & Broccoli stir fry recipe is loaded with tender-crisp vegetables and lean strips of beef flank steak in a savory, Cantonese style sauce. Perfect served with steamed rice as a date night dinner for two!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE/SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxhing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
FOR THE STIR FRY
  • ½ pound boneless beef steak (such as flank or sirloin) cut across the grain into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 small stalk celery sliced into 1/4" pieces on the diagonal
  • 2 large stalks broccoli separated into bite sized florets
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3 ounces shitake mushroom caps sliced
  • 1 small carrot julienned or grated
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • extra sliced green onions
SERVE WITH:
  • steamed white rice

Instructions

FOR THE MARINADE/SAUCE:
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  1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Shoaxhing wine (or sherry), water, honey, cornstarch and toasted sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
  2. Pour the marinade over the beef and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
FOR THE STIR FRY:
  1. Place a large wok or skillet over high heat and heat until very hot, but not smoking. Add one tablespoon of the vegetable oil and swirl around the pan. (The oil should slick across the pan and have a moire effect when you look at it).
  2. Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir constantly until very fragrant, about 20-30 seconds.
  3. Add the beef and marinade to the pan and cook the beef until it browns, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the beef and sauce to another dish and set aside.
  4. Wipe out the skillet very well (I washed mine) and heat over high heat until the pan is very hot. Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot and shimmery, add the celery, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, carrots and green onions. Cook and stir until the vegetables are crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the meat, sauce and any juices to the stir fry pan and cook together, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to a minute to heat through.
  6. Serve with steamed white rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions (if desired).

Nutrition Information

Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 1304mg (54%) Potassium 2720mg (78%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 9188IU (184%) Vitamin C 587mg (652%) Calcium 348mg (35%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1304mg 54%
Potassium 2720mg 58%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 9188IU 184%
Vitamin C 587mg 652%
Calcium 348mg 35%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.