Authentic Chinese Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli
A quick, flame-kissed stir-fry of tender beef and crisp broccoli, tossed in a savory soy-garlic sauce with a hint of ginger. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, broccoli, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs beef sirloin
- 2 cups broccoli
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1.2 lbs beef sirloin with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add 2 cloves garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Step 3: Add the beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned. Push to the sides, add 2 cups broccoli, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Garnish with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.
