Homemade beef & broccoli stir fry comes together faster than a take-out and is much healthier! This quick weeknight meal is a family favorite!
Ingredients
1lbsirloin steakNote 1
12ozbroccoli floretsabout 4 cups
2tablespoonsolive oil
1carrotjulienned
Sesame seeds for garnishoptional
Green onionssliced green part, for garnish, optional
Chinese stir-fry sauce
2garlic clovesgrated
2inchgingergrated
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
1/3cupsoy sauce
½cupwater
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1tablespooncornstarch
Instructions
To prep, cut the beef into thin slices against the grain. Cut the broccoli into small pieces. Mix the marinade, if you’re making a fresh batch.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
Once oil is shimmering, add beef slices and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer into a clean plate.
Add remaining tablespoon of oil and heat it.
Add broccoli florets and carrots and cook for about 4 minutes, or until nice and tender.
Pour in stir-fry sauce and add beef slices. Bring it to a boil and cook for another minute or 2 minutes, or until sauce if thickened.
Serve over hot rice with sesame seeds and/or green onions.
Notes
Note 1a: Sirloin steak is my go-to cut for this recipe. But any boneless steak would work. Other alternatives are flank steak and top round steak.Note 1b: The most important thing is to cut the steak into nice and thin slices against the grain. Here's my tip on how to slice meat thinly!Note 2: You can read more details about my all-purpose Chinese stir fry sauce here.Storing Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.