Easy Beef and Broccoli

This easy beef and broccoli is a quick and flavourful dish that's perfect for weeknights, coming together in just 20 minutes! This stir fry combines tender pieces of beef and big pieces of broccoli, with a rich, savoury sauce, all served over steamed rice.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian-Style

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 417kcal

Author Sally

Ingredients

500 grams beef such as rump or sirloin, thinly sliced
450 grams broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
2 garlic cloves minced
Steamed rice to serve

For the sauce:

1 cup (250ml) beef stock
2 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1½ tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon cornflour cornstarch

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the beef stock, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and cornflour. Set aside.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add another splash of oil if needed. Add the broccoli florets, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Optionally, you can add a couple of tablespoons of water to the pan to help cook the broccoli.
Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the beef and broccoli.
Spoon the beef and broccoli over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Notes

Cutting the beef: For the most tender slices, cut the beef against the grain. This helps break down the muscle fibres and results in a more tender bite.

Gluten-Free Option: You can use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.

Meal prep: This recipe reheats well, making it ideal for meal prep. Store the beef and broccoli in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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