Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious homemade meal with this Better-Than-Takeout Beef with Broccoli recipe. This easy stir-fry features tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is a healthier, satisfying alternative to your favorite restaurant takeout. Serve it over rice for a complete and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup beef broth or water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Broccoli: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, beef broth (or water), sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Combine and Cook: Return beef to the skillet, pour the sauce over beef and broccoli, and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and ensure all sauces are gluten-free.
Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes to increase or decrease the heat according to your preference.
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the stir-fry for extra nutrition and variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Stir-Fry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal (per serving)
Keywords: Beef with Broccoli, Beef Stir-Fry, Easy Dinner Recipes, Takeout Alternatives, Quick Weeknight Meals, Savory Stir-Fry