Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic and Soy
Thin beef strips and crisp-tender broccoli cook quickly in a hot pan with soy, garlic and toasted sesame oil.
Thin beef strips and crisp-tender broccoli cook quickly in a hot pan with soy, garlic and toasted sesame oil. Work in batches to brown the beef instead of steaming it. A splash of water under a lid helps the broccoli cook without losing its colour. Toss everything with sauce just long enough to coat it, then serve immediately. Pat beef dry, slice thinly across the grain and cut broccoli into similar sized florets. Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat; brown beef in two batches 2 to 3 minutes each and transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil and broccoli; cook 2 minutes, add water and cover for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Recipe card
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic and Soy
Equipment: Large skillet or saucepan, knife, chopping board and measuring tools
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep
Pat beef dry, slice thinly across the grain and cut broccoli into similar sized florets.
Beef
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat; brown beef in two batches 2 to 3 minutes each and transfer to a plate.
Broccoli
Add remaining oil and broccoli; cook 2 minutes, add water and cover for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Sauce
Add chili and garlic for 30 seconds, then return beef and any juices and pour in soy sauce.
Finish
Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is cooked through; turn off heat, stir in toasted sesame oil and season lightly with pepper.
How to tell when it is ready
Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is cooked through; turn off heat, stir in toasted sesame oil and season lightly with pepper.
Tips
- Pat beef dry, slice thinly across the grain and cut broccoli into similar sized florets.
- Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add remaining oil and broccoli.
- Add chili and garlic for 30 seconds, then return beef and any juices and pour in soy sauce.
Troubleshooting
- If beef is tough, slice thinner and across the grain.
- If broccoli is limp, shorten covered steaming time.
Substitutions
- Use a similar tender beef cut sliced across the grain.
- Use tamari for soy sauce if suitable.
Variations
- Add thinly sliced bell pepper.
- Use more broccoli for a lighter meat ratio.
Serving suggestions
- Serve over steamed rice.
- Add cooked wheat noodles.
- Top with sliced scallions.
- Offer chili sauce separately.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Refrigerate promptly up to 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.
Storage
Refrigerate promptly up to 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.
Food safety
Keep raw beef apart from broccoli until cooked; do not use 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil for high-heat frying.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know beef and broccoli stir-fry is ready?
Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is cooked through; turn off heat, stir in toasted sesame oil and season lightly with pepper.
How should I store beef and broccoli stir-fry?
Refrigerate promptly up to 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.
Serve over steamed rice. Refrigerate promptly up to 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.
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