Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe (Better than takeout!)
This quick and flavorful beef and broccoli stir-fry is a perfect weeknight dinner that rivals takeout. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound beef (sliced thin, flank or sirloin)
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauces & Oils
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
For serving
- cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, and sesame oil. Marinate beef for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet, stir-fry garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add beef and cook until browned, then add broccoli and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water to make slurry, add to marinade, then pour into skillet.
- Cook until sauce thickens, season with salt and pepper, serve over rice.
Notes
Use thinly sliced beef for best results. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1500mg