Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Quick and easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a better-than-takeout weeknight dinner made with tender flank steak, crisp broccoli, and a bold homemade sauce that’s perfect over rice or noodles.
Servings: 6
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 wok
- spatula or wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- jasmine rice or noodles for serving optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the steak with the cornstarch to coat and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok, stir-fry pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add the steak to the pan. Working in batches if necessary, cook the steak until brown and no longer pink.
- Move the steak to the sides of the pan and add the broccoli. Cook the broccoli until bright green and then move to the sides of the pan with the steak.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the ginger and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes and then serve immediately over rice, if desired.
Notes
- For the most tender beef, slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- Fresh broccoli works best for the best texture and flavor.
- Low-sodium soy sauce keeps the sauce from turning overly salty.
- If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of water before serving.
- Beef and broccoli reheats well in the microwave or in a wok or skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg