Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Description
The recipe starts with slicing london broil into thin strips, then preparing a sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cornstarch. Broccoli florets are cooked briefly with water until bright green and partially tender, then set aside. Beef strips are seared quickly at high heat to retain tenderness, then the sauce is poured in and simmered to thicken. The broccoli is returned to the pan and tossed to coat in the sauce. Sesame seeds can be added as a garnish for nuttiness and texture.
The resulting dish features a rich, velvety sauce that clings to tender beef and broccoli, making a hearty and balanced meal. It is typically served hot over white or brown rice to complement the flavors and provide substance.
The recipe allows for substitutions such as different cuts of steak or cooking oils and adjustments to sauce consistency. Leftover sauces can be thinned with water if too thick. The dish is flexible and straightforward for home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound london broil steak sliced thinly into small strips
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 pound broccoli cut into 6 cups of florets
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup water hot
- 6 Tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free Tamari or coconut aminos, low sodium
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ Tablespoons corn starch
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger or fresh ginger, grated, paste
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- If serving with rice, start cooking it first per the package directions.
- Slice steak into think small strips
- In a small bowl, combine the stir fry sauce ingredients and mix well. Then set aside.
- Add a 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil to a large skillet heat on medium heat.
- Add broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water and cook for approximately 5 minutes covered until broccoli turns bright green. Then place in a bowl while cooking steak.
- Add the other tablespoon of oil and heat the skillet on medium high to high heat.
- Add the beef strips in a single layer and cook quickly for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes tunil the sauce has thickened.
- Add the broccoli back into the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
- Serve over white rice.
Notes
- Substitute flank steak, sirloin, or other preferred beef cuts if desired.
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with a tablespoon of water to reach desired consistency.
- Sesame oil can be swapped with olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- This stir fry can be served over brown rice, but adjust cooking time accordingly before adding beef.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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