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Tender Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
Say goodbye to takeout with this fast, flavorful beef and broccoli stir fry. It's packed with tender steak, crisp broccoli, and the best homemade sauce, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Omar Villanueva📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slice beef against the grain into 1/4 inch slices or 1/2 inch sticks. In a small bowl, combine beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and optional 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Mix well; marinate for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
soy sauce2 tablespoonsdark soy sauce1 teaspoonpeanut oil (or vegetable oil)1 tablespooncornstarch1 tablespoonteaspoon baking soda (Optional)1/2
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until dissolved. Set aside.
cup chicken stock (or beef stock)1/2dry sherry2 tablespoonssoy sauce2 tablespoonsdark soy sauce1 teaspoonbrown sugar (or white sugar)2 teaspoonscornstarch1 tablespoon
3
Add 1/4 cup water to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add broccoli florets, cover, and steam for about ⏱️ 1 minute until tender-crisp and bright green. Transfer broccoli to a plate. Wipe pan dry.
4
Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the hot pan. Spread steak in a single layer; cook ⏱️ 30 seconds without moving to brown, then flip and cook a few more seconds until lightly charred but still slightly pink inside. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
peanut oil (or vegetable oil)1 tablespoon
5
Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan with the beef. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
ginger (minced)2 teaspoons
6
Return cooked broccoli to the pan. Stir the prepared sauce mixture, then pour into the skillet. Cook and stir constantly for about ⏱️ 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
400 calories
fat Content
25g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
8g sugar
sodium Content
1000mg sodium
protein Content
35g protein
carbohydrate Content
25g carbs
saturated Fat Content
8g saturated fat
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