I remember the first time I heard someone mention that Chinese food was unhealthy. I was confused because at that point in time, most Chinese meals I’ve had were healthier than your average American dish. An average homecooked meal for me consisted of meat, veggie, and seafood. An abundance of good nutrition! This Broccoli with Beef Stir Fry is one of the examples!
Later on, I learned what American Chinese food or takeout was like, and I could see why people would get the idea. MSG, lots of grease, a lot of breading (ex: General Tso’s Chicken – tho I’m sure there’s a delicious healthy version out there too…).
I guess my point is if you are having trouble eating a healthy diet because you miss eating Chinese takeout? No worries! Make your own healthy version at home!
Actually, learn to make delicious Asian stir fries at home!
Broccoli is super healthy for you! Just 100 grams of broccoli will give you over 150% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C! Besides that, it is also high in vitamin A, iron, vitamin K, B-complex vitamins, zinc, phosphorus and phyto-nutrients.
What kind of beef to use for stir fry
For stir frying, tender beef cuts such as sirloin, ribeye, tri tip, top loin, tenderloin, and flat iron all work very well. Just make sure to cut the beef in to strips or smaller and equal sizes for even cooking!
In this recipe, I used ribeye this round (as pictured), but I do switch it up occasionally, so you may want to try all different types and see what is your favorite!
How to make Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
First, gather your ingredients:
- 1 pound steak, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp of cooking oil/fat
- 8 oz of broccoli florets – you can buy those packages of already cut florets, or you can buy broccoli and cut in to florets yourself!
- 1/4 cup of broth or water
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- Salt to taste
Cut and wash your broccoli, and slice your beef.
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sugar and beef in a large bowl or zip lock bag. If you are about to cook it, let it marinade at the very least 15-30 minutes. If you are making this ahead, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.
In a large wok or cooking pan, add cooking oil and heat on high heat. Add beef and garlic and stir fry until mostly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add some additional oil if the pan is too dry. Add broccoli florets and stir fry for a minute. Then add broth or water, and cover for about a minute or two. Allow it to cook until your desired tenderness.
Uncover and add the beef back to the wok/pan, add oyster sauce and salt to taste, and stir fry for just on more minute and transfer to plate.
Serve! I recommend with some rice 🙂
Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
This Broccoli Beef Stir Fry is delicious and easy to make! Marinated tender sliced beef stir fried with broccoli and crushed garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp of cooking oil/fat
- 8 oz of broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup of broth or water
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and sugar and beef in a large bowl or zip lock bag. If you are about to cook it, let it marinade at the very least 15-30 minutes. If you are making this ahead, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.
- In a large wok or cooking pan, add cooking oil and heat on high heat. Add beef and garlic and stir fry until mostly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add some additional oil if the pan is too dry. Add broccoli florets and stir fry for a minute. Then add broth or water, and cover for about a minute or two. Allow it to cook until your desired tenderness.
- Uncover and add the beef back to the wok/pan, add oyster sauce and salt to taste, and stir fry for just on more minute and transfer to plate.
- Serve! I recommend with some rice 🙂
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Kadoya Sesame Oil, 22.10 Fluid Ounce
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Eleulife Wok Pan with Lid, 13 Inch Carbon Steel Wok with Spatula, Nonstick Woks and Stir-fry Pans, No Chemical Coated Flat Bottom Chinese Wok for Induction, Electric, Gas Stove, All Stoves
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 394Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 569mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 32g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
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Judith
Thursday 18th of April 2024
Just want to thank you for all your efforts posting these recipes! I do enjoy looking-reading @ cookie-t some of them! A new idea is always welcome. Thanks!!
TinaTsai
Thursday 18th of April 2024
You are so welcome!! And I'm so glad you find them helpful and enjoyable :D Thank you for taking the time to comment!!
jennifer
Friday 3rd of July 2020
this looks delicious! I always blanch my broccoli because, while I love it, it doesn't love me back -and this makes it easier to digest for me.
tinatsai
Wednesday 8th of July 2020
Oh! That's a good point - I didn't even think of that.
Donny
Thursday 2nd of July 2020
Loving how simple this is. I can definitely add this to my weeknight dinner routine.
Yang
Wednesday 1st of July 2020
Perfect quick dinner recipe to please everyone in the family. Definitely blanching the broccoli for me!
tinatsai
Wednesday 8th of July 2020
I blanch vs. not blanch depending on how lazy I feel that day haha :)
Jean Choi
Monday 29th of June 2020
Never getting takeout broccoli beef again. This is so flavorful!