Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Chinese

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Thinly sliced beef and crisp-tender broccoli are tossed in a glossy ginger-garlic sauce for a fast, deeply savory Chinese-inspired dinner. Serve it over steamed rice to catch every drop of sauce.

32 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
In a medium bowl, whisk 30 ml soy sauce, 5 g cornstarch, and 15 ml sesame oil until smooth. Add the sliced beef, toss to coat, and let it stand for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
2
Whisk the remaining 30 ml soy sauce, 10 g cornstarch, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and 60 ml water in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Keep the mixture beside the stove.
3
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and boil for 2 minutes, until bright green and just tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
4
Heat a wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately. Add 15 ml sesame oil, then spread in the beef. Sear for 2 minutes without disturbing, stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more, and cook until browned and the thickest pieces reach 74°C; transfer to a plate.
Beef slices searing until browned in a hot wok AI-generated image
5
Add the remaining 15 ml sesame oil to the wok. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 20 seconds, just until fragrant. Add the broccoli and sauté for 1 minute to coat it with the aromatics.
6
Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the wok. Stir the sauce once, pour it in, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Serve immediately over rice.
Glossy beef and broccoli stir-fry served with rice AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Velveting the beef briefly with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil protects its surface during high-heat cooking, while blanching the broccoli first lets it become tender without overcooking the beef. The aromatic sauce is added at the end so it clings to the ingredients instead of burning in the wok.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days within 2 hours of cooking.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon of water, stirring until steaming hot throughout; avoid prolonged heating so the broccoli stays crisp.

Nutrition / serving

384kcal
39.28 gprotein
17.62 gcarbs
17.85 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026