Quick Beef

 

🥩 Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry 🥦🔥

This savory and flavorful beef stir-fry comes together in minutes! Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich, umami-packed sauce make this dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

For the Stir-Fry:

1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

2 cups broccoli florets

1 medium carrot, sliced

2 tbsp vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp green onions, chopped

1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the Sauce:

¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Directions:

1. Prep the Ingredients

Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.

Chop the broccoli, carrots, and green onions.

2. Make the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

3. Cook the Beef

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.

Add the beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Stir-Fry the Veggies

Add another 1 tbsp oil to the pan.

Stir-fry garlic, ginger, broccoli, and carrots for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

5. Combine & Simmer

Return the beef to the pan and pour in the sauce.

Stir well and let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve & Garnish

Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information:

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 20 minute