broccoli beef recipe
Need a quick dinner packed with flavor? This broccoli beef recipe combines tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice beef thinly against the grain. Optionally marinate in half the soy sauce for 15-30 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli florets in salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to cold water to stop cooking.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add beef and stir-fry until browned but not overcooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
- Whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, and cornstarch. Pour into the pan and cook, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Return beef and broccoli to pan; toss to coat with sauce. Drizzle sesame oil on top and stir to combine.
- Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or grains.
Notes
This broccoli beef is versatile: swap beef for chicken or tofu, add vegetables like bell peppers, or adjust sauce to taste.