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Beef and broccoli stir fry served in a bowl with sesame seeds and green onions on top. 🌿🍚

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry – Quick Takeout Classic

his Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is your new go-to weeknight dinner — quick, flavorful, and better than takeout! Juicy strips of beef are stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a glossy garlic-soy sauce that’s perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish brings authentic Asian flavor straight to your kitchen.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 200 g broccoli florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 40 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml honey (or brown sugar)
  • 15 ml oyster sauce
  • 5 ml sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 50 ml water (for steaming broccoli)
  • 10 g butter (optional, for glossy finish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Mix it in a bowl with 1 tbsp soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
    Marinating sliced beef in soy sauce and sesame oil for beef and broccoli stir fry. 🥩
  2. Steam the broccoli: In a pan or wok, add a bit of water and steam broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green but still crisp. Remove and set aside.
    Steaming fresh broccoli until bright green for beef and broccoli stir fry. 🥦
  3. Stir-fry the beef: Heat the wok over high heat, add sesame oil, and cook the beef until browned and slightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
    Stir-frying beef in a wok until browned and caramelized for beef and broccoli stir fry. 🍳
  4. Make the sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and onion for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and chili flakes. Stir until slightly thickened.
    Cooking garlic, ginger, and onion in soy sauce and honey to make the beef and broccoli stir fry sauce. 🍶
  5. Combine everything: Return the beef and broccoli to the wok. Toss well to coat in the glossy sauce. Optionally, add a small knob of butter for extra shine.
    Tossing beef and broccoli together in a glossy stir-fry sauce for beef and broccoli stir fry. 🥢
  6. Garnish and serve: Top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
    Beef and broccoli stir fry served in a bowl with sesame seeds and green onions on top. 🌿🍚

Notes

Slice the beef thinly for tender texture.
Don’t overcook broccoli — it should stay slightly crisp.
You can use chicken or tofu instead of beef for variation.
Great for meal prep — stays delicious up to 2 days in the fridge.