Homemade Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This Homemade Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners with tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth (or water as an alternative)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Start by thinly slicing the beef sirloin across the grain to keep it tender. Rinse the broccoli and cut into bite-sized florets. Mince the garlic and ginger finely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, beef broth, sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved to make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir quickly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sliced beef, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until browned and nearly cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return broccoli to the pan with beef. Stir the sauce mixture and pour over the beef and broccoli. Cook while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing of the beef.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to avoid an overly salty dish.
- The cornstarch slurry is key for a thick, glossy sauce that clings to the ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.