Asian-inspired beef and broccoli stir fry is quick and easy to make, delicious, and even better than take-out!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Servings 4servings
Calories 294
Author Annalise
Ingredients
1lbbeef for stir fry
1teaspoonbaking soda
1tablespoon+ 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
¼cupoyster sauce, preferred (or soy sauce, see Notes)
½cupbeef broth
2clovesgarlic, minced
2tablespoonssesame oil, or vegetable oil (divided)
1large headof broccoli, cut into small florets
¼cupsliced green onions(2 green onions)
Instructions
Toss sliced beef with baking soda and 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to tenderize the beef.
Whisk together the oyster sauce, beef broth, remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and fresh garlic until smooth. Set aside.
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook broccoli until slightly browned and mostly tender, stirring often, 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add more oil to the skillet and cook beef until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally so beef really has time to brown, 7-8 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and return broccoli to the skillet along with the sauce. Stir until beef and broccoli are evenly coated in the sauce, the sauce has thickened slightly, and any bits of meat stuck to the pan have been released, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in green onions or leave sprinkled on top as a garnish.
Serve with steamed rice, or as desired.
Notes
Notes:
Look for "beef for stir fry" at your grocery store, or slice your own. Start with flank steak or beef chuck steak, remove any excess fat, and slice thinly against the grain.
Oyster sauce is preferred for this recipe as it has a savory and slightly sweet Asian flavor. Soy sauce can also be used, but increase cornstarch in the sauce to 2 tablespoons.
2 tablespoons of sesame oil will produce a strong flavor. If desired, use 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. You can also use all vegetable oil for less flavor.