Description
A quick and flavorful Beef and Broccolini Stir Fry blending tender beef strips with crisp broccolini in a savory, sweet, and umami-rich sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balanced, wholesome meal with flexible ingredients and easy customization options.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
Vegetables
- 1 bunch fresh broccolini, washed and trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, freshly minced
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (ensure gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Other Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes or fresh sliced chili for heat
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice the beef thinly across the grain for tender bites. Wash and trim the broccolini. Mince the garlic and ginger. Measure and have all sauce ingredients ready to streamline your cooking process.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. This mixture will thicken and coat the stir fry ingredients beautifully.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Stir-Fry the Broccolini: In the same pan, add a little more vegetable oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant. Then add the broccolini and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it turns bright green and is tender-crisp.
- Combine and Finish: Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together over the heat until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccolini. Drizzle with sesame oil for a nutty aroma and silky finish before serving.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly to ensure quick cooking and tender bites.
- Maintain high heat to keep veggies crisp and meat juicy.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary for a good sear.
- Prepare all ingredients before starting, as stir frying moves quickly.
- Use fresh broccolini for best texture and flavor; frozen broccolini can work if properly thawed and drained.
- Customize heat levels by adding chili flakes or fresh chili to taste.
- For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and confirm oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- To make vegan, replace beef with firm tofu or tempeh and use mushroom-based oyster sauce or a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: beef stir fry, broccolini stir fry, quick dinner, Asian beef recipe, gluten free stir fry, healthy beef recipes, easy weeknight meals
