Quick 15 Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
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4.8
Quick 15 Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Description
Beef strips are coated in a cornstarch and water mixture to aid browning and tenderize the meat. Stir-frying the beef quickly over high heat seals in juices, while vegetables like broccoli florets, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms cook to retain a slight crunch. A sauce made from reduced sodium soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and fresh ginger adds savory sweetness with subtle warmth. Cornstarch in the sauce thickens it to a glaze consistency.
The dish is served hot over cooked rice or noodles, integrating the saucy beef and vegetables into a comforting meal. The balance between tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce makes this dish suitable for a weeknight dinner when quick preparation is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 lb round steak chuck steak, flat iron, or flank steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips, boneless
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive vegetable, or sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 onion cut into strips, small
- 1/2 bell pepper cut into strips
- 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced, optional
For the sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated or minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- rice hot cooked; or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the beef and mix until fully coated. Set aside for 2 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until it's no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, broccoli, onion, bell peppers and mushrooms in the remaining oil, for 3-5 minutes. Return beef to pan.
- In small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the sauce and pour into pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until everything is fully combines and the mixture as simmered.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1041IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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