Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe (Better Than Takeout!)
Looking for a quick, easy, and insanely delicious dinner idea? This Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is your answer. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is packed with flavor and so much better than your usual takeout. Plus, it’s healthier and more affordable when made at home!
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🥦 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
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✅ Ready in 30 minutes
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✅ Uses simple ingredients
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✅ Packed with protein and veggies
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✅ Perfect for weeknights
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✅ Better than restaurant takeout!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need:
🥩 Meat
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1 lb Flank steak (sliced thinly against the grain)
🥦 Produce
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1 lb Broccoli (cut into florets)
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5 Garlic cloves (minced)
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½ tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
🥣 Sauces & Liquids
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2 ½ tbsp Oyster sauce
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3 tbsp Light soy sauce
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2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
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½ cup Low sodium chicken broth
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2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry as substitute)
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1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
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2 tbsp Water
🥄 Seasoning & Thickening
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1 tsp Baking soda
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1 ½ tbsp Cornstarch
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1 tbsp Granulated sugar
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¼ tsp White pepper
🔪 Instructions:
1. Marinate the Beef:
In a bowl, mix sliced flank steak with ½ tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and a splash of Shaoxing wine. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Stir until smooth.
3. Blanch the Broccoli:
Bring water to a boil in a pot. Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes, then transfer to cold water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
4. Cook the Beef:
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
5. Sauté Aromatics:
In the same skillet, add a bit more oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Combine Everything:
Return beef to the pan, add broccoli and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
🍚 Serve With:
Serve this over a bed of steamed white rice or jasmine rice for a complete meal.
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💡 Final Tips:
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For extra tender beef, don’t skip the baking soda in the marinade.
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Use fresh broccoli for the best texture.
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Customize the spice level by adding red pepper flakes or chili oil.
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