Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Name: Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 0.5 cup warm water; 1 tsp cornstarch; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tsp brown sugar; 300 g beef strips; 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 knob ginger, cut into matchsticks; 3 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 1 green chili, sliced lengthwise (optional); sesame seeds (for garnish); chopped spring onions (for garnish, optional)

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A quick and healthy beef and broccoli stir fry with a flavorful sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time

15min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

30min

Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = one portion)

For the Stir Fry Sauce

1/2cup
warm water
1tsp
cornstarch
1/4cup
soy sauce
2tsp
brown sugar

For the Stir Fry

300g
beef strips
1tbsp
olive oil or vegetable oil
1
head broccoli, cut into florets
1
knob ginger, cut into matchsticks
3clove
garlic, thinly sliced
1
green chili, sliced lengthwise (optional)
sesame seeds (for garnish)
chopped spring onions (for garnish, optional)

How to make Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce

In a small bowl, mix the warm water and cornstarch until the cornstarch dissolves.
Add the soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring until well combined. Set aside.

Cook the Beef

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the beef strips and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and just cooked through.
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics and Broccoli

In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed.
Sauté the ginger, garlic, and green chili for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften but remain bright green.

Combine Beef and Sauce

Return the beef to the skillet, then pour the stir fry sauce over the beef and broccoli.
Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
Serve the beef and broccoli stir fry hot, garnished with sesame seeds and spring onions, if desired.