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Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry is a classic, easy, delicious dish. Everybody needs at least one variation in their recipe arsenal.
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| Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry |
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons water divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb sirloin cut into thin strips
- 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 4-5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 small onions cut into wedges
- 2/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 cup carrots cut into match stick slices
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- hot cooked rice for serving
In a medium bowl combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Mix until smooth. Add the sliced sirloin and toss to coat.
In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Set aside.
In a large skillet or wok over medium - medium/high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef is done. Remove and keep warm.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok and stir fry the carrots, broccoli and onion for about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant. Return the beef to the pan. Add the brown sugar and soy sauce mixture to the pan. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve over rice.
(slightly adapted from a recipe on Food.com)
Well happy Wednesday my friends! It was 75 degrees here yesterday, we had an ice storm and snow last week and thunderstorms are in the forecast for today. What strange weather! But if it stays nice over the weekend we might have to warm up the grill and marinate some steaks. And I guess I’ll watch some of the Super Bowl so I’m not the only person in the whole world that can’t discuss the best beer commercials. Ha ha. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Leo Martin says
June 13, 2013 at 6:44 amI think your recipe is very easy to cook based on the tips that you've put in your blog on how to cook <a href="http://beststirfryrecipes.blogspot.com/2013/06/beef-stir-fry.html" rel="nofollow">beef stir fry</a>. I will copy this and cook for my breakfast tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!
Anonymous says
April 18, 2013 at 9:18 amWas great, followed exactly with the sauce! Used broccoli and Carrot. YUM!
Anonymous says
February 11, 2013 at 12:24 amTrish, Just made this for dinner tonight except I used snow peas and red pepper. My husband really liked how nice and "saucy" this was. Thanks for the inspiration. I found your blog a few months ago and have enjoyed it and tried other recipes too. Thanks! Keep up the great posts! <br /><br />Lauren
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
February 7, 2013 at 10:51 pmI made this for my husband last week and we loved it! What a great recipe.
Kari Lindsay says
February 4, 2013 at 11:15 pmTricia, I love your new wok. Does this mean lots of Asian dishes in the future? Love me a good stir fry!
Joyti says
February 2, 2013 at 8:42 pmYes, I'm sure the tastier homemade version is FAR healthier. And it looks pretty quick and easy too.<br />Lovely photos 🙂
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
February 1, 2013 at 7:06 amMmmmmmm, I so want this right now, one of my favs 🙂
Sue/the view from great island says
January 31, 2013 at 9:14 pmI can't tell you how many times we've ordered this in our family…and wy oh why did I never think to make it myself? This looks perfect, I want it for dinner tonight.
Big Dude says
January 31, 2013 at 5:54 pmVery nice presentation Tricia
Angie's Recipes says
January 31, 2013 at 2:10 pmI had some chicken and broccoli stir-fry for the lunch today 😉 Love yours with beef…looks delish!
Joanne says
January 31, 2013 at 12:28 pmTake-out at home is the best! this looks so perfectly cooked!
Pam says
January 31, 2013 at 1:57 amThis is great and I want to try it soon! Woks are a wonderful things, for sure! I like your blog!
TLady says
January 31, 2013 at 1:36 amOH MY GOODNESS TRICIA! This looks WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! OH HOW I LONG to have a wok again!!!!!!!!!!! 🙁 MAYBE, I'll have to put that on my list of "wants!" I WON'T be watching the football! We're just not into ANY of it!!!!!!!!! 🙂 SOOOO MANY OTHER THINGS TO DO!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Mary Younkin says
January 30, 2013 at 2:16 pmI just got a wok for Christmas too!! (Technically, it was a gift card that = a wok) I'd be willing to bet it's the exact same one too. That's funny.<br /><br />I'm going to try this version of beef and broccoli. You already know that I love a good stir fry. This one looks perfect.
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
January 30, 2013 at 1:34 pmThe temperatures have been roller coaster here, too! I'll be watching the commercials with you…. not the football! LOL! The stir fry looks delicious, as always!! blessings ~ tanna