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🥢 Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe – Easy & Healthy Chinese Takeout Style

This Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner ready in just 30 minutes! Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory stir fry sauce make it better than takeout.

📝 Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 500g beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Beef: Slice beef thinly against the grain. Marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  2. Cook Broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Set aside.
  3. Stir Fry Beef: Heat oil in a wok or large pan. Add beef slices and stir fry on high heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chili flakes. Stir well.
  5. Combine Everything: Add beef and broccoli back into the pan. Pour in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a classic Chinese meal.
  • Pair with fried rice or garlic noodles.
  • Add a side of egg rolls or dumplings for a complete takeout-style dinner.

❓ FAQs about Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Q1: What is the best cut of beef for stir fry?
Flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye work best because they are tender when sliced thin.

Q2: Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, just cook it directly from frozen, but avoid overcooking.

Q3: How do I keep beef tender in stir fry?
Slice thinly against the grain and marinate with soy sauce + cornstarch. Cooking on high heat also helps.

Q4: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.

Q5: Can I meal prep Beef and Broccoli?
Yes, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan to keep it fresh.

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