This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner since it’s easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! This beef and broccoli recipe is so flavorful. Flavored with onion, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, it’s one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Like most stir-fries such as Korean beef, pork stir-fry, or shrimp stir-fry, once you’re done prepping the ingredients and start cooking, the dish is ready in a matter of minutes.
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Soy sauce: I use reduced-sodium soy sauce in most of my recipes. I find that traditional soy sauce is too salty. You can also use a gluten-free alternative. Honey: Just one tablespoon. Its sweetness balances out the saltiness and tang of the soy sauce. Cornstarch: Used to help thicken the sauce. Red pepper flakes: They don’t make the dish overly spicy. They just add an interesting layer of flavor. Small broccoli florets: Fresh broccoli is best in texture and flavor. But in a pinch, you can use frozen broccoli. Neutral cooking oil: My favorite is avocado oil. It has a neutral taste and a high smoke point. Aromatics: Onion, minced fresh garlic, and grated fresh ginger root. Beef strips: I make it as easy as possible by using pre-sliced beef strips, similar to the ones I use when making beef stroganoff. For garnish: Sesame oil and sesame seeds. It’s OK to skip the sesame seeds - I use them primarily for garnish. But please don’t skip the sesame oil. It adds a wonderful layer of flavor.
Buy a top sirloin steak and cut it into strips using a sharp chef’s knife. Buy a tray of beef for stir-fry at the grocery store. I usually opt for this convenient option. Use beef strips from Wild Fork Foods and thaw them before using them in this recipe. These strips come from a top-round roast. They are tender and flavorful, although they release quite a bit of water into the pan, which I drain before adding the sauce.
Whisk the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes); set the sauce aside. Microwave the broccoli with a bit of water until tender-crisp. Make sure you don’t overcook it. Saute the onion, garlic, ginger, and beef strips in avocado oil. (Photos 1-2). Add the sauce and keep cooking until it thickens. (Photo 3). Stir in the broccoli. (Photo 4). Drizzle the stir-fry with sesame oil, sprinkle it with sesame seeds, and serve. (Photos 5-6).
If you don’t mind the carbs, steamed white rice or brown rice would be the perfect bed for this saucy dish.
