Description
A quick and easy beef and broccoli stir fry that tastes like takeout but is made at home with a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef, tender cut, sliced thinly against the grain
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Oil for cooking
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. Place in a bowl and add soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, and baking soda. Mix well and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl: oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, cornstarch, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then add the beef. Cook until browned on all sides, then remove from the pan.
- Boil the broccoli in water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- Add more oil to the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook the garlic until browned.
- Pour in the sauce and stir until it thickens.
- Add the broccoli and beef, stir to coat everything, and heat through for a couple of minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure to slice beef against the grain for tenderness and avoid burning garlic for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef stir fry, broccoli stir fry, quick dinner, easy recipe