Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This is the best Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is an easy beef dinner that tastes like you ordered take out! And this healthy recipe is done in under 30 minutes. Heck, under 20! It’s only 150 calories per serving. Serve it over rice or over cauliflower rice if you’re watching your carbs.
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Hey guys! I know it’s been a minute. I was enjoying Christmas break with my family and taking a much needed break.
I have had kids home all day, every day which I love. I decided a long time ago that my kids come first and when I’m with them I want to be present.
I only work on my blog at night when they’re asleep. Literally every night from 8-12pm.
So as you can imagine, in December when I have a ton of projects going on the nights get later and later. I don’t think I went to bed before 1 Am the entire month of December.
I’m so happy to be back in the kitchen. The creative process is so good for my soul. So is the beach. Which I hit a couple of times during break.
You may have noticed that they aren’t that many Asian recipes on my blog. Not on purpose.
We just don’t have any good Asian food by us and my kids are pretty new to the whole idea.
My kids love this tender Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. I would definitely say broccoli is the one vegetable that all my kids don’t complain about. Stir fry recipes are a great way to incorporate your favorite vegetables.
The sauce is a little sweet, a little savory. You can add red pepper if you like it spicy.
The one thing that can ruin any beef and broccoli stir fry recipe is when you have chewy meat. So make you you have a high quality meat and you’re good to go!
OTHER BEEF RECIPES
- Beef Enchilada Dip
- Salisbury Steak
- Mississippi Pot Roast
- Easy Beef Burrito Skillet
- Korean Beef
- Tater Taco Casserole
- Salsa Verde Beef Tacos
- Black Bean and Beef Chili
- Caprese Steak Salad
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
Beef Coating:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 2 tablespoons water, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lb boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips, (flank steak or sirloin steak can be used as well)
Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, cut into wedges, or diced
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, (if gluten-free use aminos or gluten-free brand)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger, (fresh ginger can be used as well)
- red pepper flakes, (optional)
- hot cooked rice
Instructions
- For Beef Coating: In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add the beef and toss well to coat. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; Remove beef mixture from the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the sesame oil here too if you're using it. Add the broccoli and onion to the pan and stir fry for 4-5 minutes or until broccoli is done to desired tenderness.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup of water until smooth; add the sauce and beef to the pan (and add red pepper flakes if desired).
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.Serve over white or brown rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Add additional soy sauce on top of servings if you want. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry – Do you have the Nutrition Facts for this healthy recipe?
Yes, I added it at the bottom of the recipe
This was good! But I totally thought I ruined it at first – I thought I would be fancy and use my non stick wok. I cooked on med-high heat with the oil but the cornstarch sort of stuck to the bottom – and then it then started to burn! I turned down the wok, but no change. So I transferred the onion, broccoli to a regular non-stick pan and finished it there – it still turned out great! Probably the pan (or the user!)
Oh glad it worked out!
Anxious to try this recipe but unable to find # of servings this dish makes and nutritional breakdown per serving. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Arena
Arena,
At the top of the recipe is states 6 servings.
Love this recipe. Aside from just using the recipe to the letter, I also get creative and use the stir fry sauce with whatever protein and veg I have in the fridge… this week it was chicken, broccoli, pepper and mushroom stir fry!
Thank you! great to add variety.
I’m confused as to why the water and cornstarch in the beef coating is “divided”. Maybe I’m missing something?!
I think I would throw in some water chestnuts next time but otherwise, very tasty.
It’s 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. 2 in the beef coating and 1 in the later recipe.
Love this recepie. Nothing left over in the pan.
I just happen to have boneless Pork ribs on hand, can I use them in this, and how long would I cook them? They are small enough to cut into pieces
I have no idea how I would cook those. Sorry!
Is the corn starch total 3T? 2 for the beef and 1 for the sauce?
Yes!
Delicious and healthy.
Just got the time to try out this recipe, it was incredibly delicious!
Thanks for sharing
Awesome!!! Glad you liked it.
This looks absolutely delicious–can’t wait to try it! You say it’s 150 calories per serving, but how many servings are you figuring? Sorry if it already says that somewhere, but I couldn’t find it. Thanks!
hey girl- this looks amazing!
We love beef and broccoli stir fry at our house too. Can’t wait to try this recipe!