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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe Easy 20-Minute Dinner Guide

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This quick and easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry features tender steak, crisp broccoli, and a savory soy glaze for a comforting, flavorful dinner in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 10 oz)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or avocado oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice steak against the grain into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick). Season lightly with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and black pepper until cornstarch dissolves.
  3. Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the steak strips in a single layer; sear for 1-2 minutes until browned but still pink in the middle. Remove and repeat with remaining beef. Set cooked beef aside.
  5. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add broccoli and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  6. Add garlic and ginger; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return beef to the pan. Whisk the soy glaze again and pour over beef and broccoli.
  8. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes as the sauce thickens and everything is coated. Add a splash of water if sauce is too thick, or simmer longer if too thin.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
  10. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
  11. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, or enjoy solo for a low-carb dinner.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Prep all ingredients before cooking, as stir fry moves quickly. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce. Marinate steak in soy sauce and cornstarch for extra tenderness. Add other veggies like bell pepper or snap peas for variety. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days and freeze nicely.

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