Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Shannon Cairns

February 1, 2023

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This Beef and Broccoli recipe is an easy one pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s loaded with fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger, flank steak and delicious seasonings that makes the best stir fry!

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If you are craving takeout, give this beef and broccoli recipe a try! It’s so much better than take out, and satisfies the craving!

Variations to Beef and Broccoli:

You can add in your families favorite vegetables or whatever is on sale! Here’s a few veggies I’ve used:

  • snap peas
  • bell peppers
  • carrots
  • mushrooms
  • onion
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What is the best cut of beef for stir fry?

To keep it budget friendly, I recommend flank steak as it’s often cheaper. However, check the mark down section in your grocers local meat department. If you can find sirloin steak, round steak or tri-tip steak marked down, those are great options as well!

Ingredients Needed for Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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  • brown rice – to make this recipe quicker, you can buy a bag or two of heat and serve brown rice.
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • sriracha – you can sub this for hot sauce if you choose.
  • sesame oil
  • flank steak – sirloin, round and tri-tip steaks are also great choices.
  • cornstarch
  • canola oil
  • broccoli
  • lime juice
  • to serve: salt and pepper, sesame seeds, scallions

How To Make Beef and Broccoli

Start by cooking your brown rice as instructed on the packaging.

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Next, in a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce and sesame oil. This will become the sauce for your stir fry.

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In a medium bowl, toss the sliced steak with the cornstarch until lightly coated.

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Heat one tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. When hot, add the steak (shaking off any excess cornstarch) and cook, tossing until browned and crisp for about 3 minutes.

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Remove the beef from the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil over high heat. Next, add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

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Add the sauce and the steak back into the skillet with the broccoli. Stir to coat everything until the sauce has thickened. Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.

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Serve with rice, topped with sesame seeds and scallions.

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Yield: 4

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Beef and Broccoli is an easy one pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s loaded with fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger, flank steak and delicious seasonings that makes the best stir fry!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c brown rice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 1/2-1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb. flank steak
  • 1/4 c cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 3 small heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/2 lime, juice
  • to serve: salt and pepper, sesame seeds, scallions

Instructions

Start by cooking your brown rice as instructed on the packaging.

Next, in a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce and sesame oil. This will become the sauce for your stir fry.

In a medium bowl, toss the sliced steak with the cornstarch until lightly coated.

Heat one tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. When hot, add the steak (shaking off any excess cornstarch) and cook, tossing until browned and crisp for about 3 minutes.

Remove the beef from the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil over high heat. Add in the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the sauce and the steak back into the skillet with the broccoli. Stir to coat everything until the sauce has thickened. Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.

Serve with rice, topped with sesame seeds and scallions.



Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 485Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1111mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 6gSugar: 6gProtein: 38g

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