This Broccoli Beef recipe is a perfect combination of tender beef, crunchy broccoli, and a savory sauce. It is a delicious and healthy dish that you can easily make at home. Serve it with rice or noodles for a complete meal that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, beef broth, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and stir to coat.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the broccoli and sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add the water to thin it out.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat everything through.
- Serve the Broccoli Beef over steamed rice or noodles.
Interesting Facts
Broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange and is also a good source of dietary fiber.
Beef is a great source of protein and essential nutrients like iron and zinc.