Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

these 20 minutes Beef and broccoli stir-fry It’s the perfect grab-and-go dinner!Tender steaks coated in a delicious stir-fry sauce, served crunchy with broccoli and red peppers Jasmine rice For the ultimate bite. Guaranteed to be a repeat dinner recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

When you're craving Asian food, weeknight dinners become even more delicious and healthier.

• Better than delivery. It's filled with beef, not just broccoli. You can even double the sauce.
• fresh. You know exactly what's in it and when it was made.
• Great for meal prep. Stir the sauce and chop the ingredients ahead of time so you can add everything to the skillet.
• Fast. This dish is ready faster than you can drive to and from your favorite takeout joint.

what do you need

Mustard is the secret ingredient that balances the flavor of the sauce. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

Beef and broccoli stir-fry

• Flank Steak – Swap it for skirt steak, sirloin steak, or New York strip steak.
• Kudzu – Cornstarch and flour are great substitutes.
• grape seed oil – You can use vegetable oil, corn oil, and peanut oil instead.
• Brown rice flour—— Feel free to use regular rice flour.
• broccoli – Use fresh or frozen (thawed).
• chili – Any color bell pepper will work.
• garlic – If you prefer, you can opt for garlic powder or garlic paste.

Sweet chili sauce

• Soy sauce—— Feel free to use low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
• water – Vegetable or beef soup is great.
• Ginger powder – Fresh ginger is a fantastic swap.
• Spicy mustard—— For this reason, avoid American yellow mustard. It must be the spicy stone ground mustard.
• Honey – Raw honey and agave nectar are the best.
• Red pepper flakes – Chili peppers also work.
• Kudzu – You can use cornstarch instead.
• Sesame seeds and green onion slices—— These are optional decorations.

How to stir-fry beef and broccoli

Thickening the sauce is the most important step in sautéing beef and broccoli. Scroll to the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.

• Coat the meat. Place steak and arrowroot in a large Ziploc bag. Shake well until completely coated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cook noodle. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice flour and cook according to package directions. Remove them from the heat. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water. Set them aside. If you are not using them right away, toss them with 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil to prevent them from sticking.
• Brown the beef. Add oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and place on a plate.

• Saute the vegetables. Add broccoli, pepper, and garlic to skillet and stir. Cook all ingredients for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Make the sauce. Place sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined. There should not be any arrowroot chunks in the mixture.
• Mix everything. Return beef to skillet. Pour in the sauce and stir well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat once the sauce has thickened.
• Serve. Divide noodles among plates. Add stir fry on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions to taste. enjoy!

Tips and variations

There are lots of variations on this simple beef and broccoli stir-fry that will keep you away from takeout for a while.

• Ask the butcher. Save time on prep by asking your butcher to slice the beef for you.
• Add more vegetables. Add 1 cup chopped baby corn, cauliflower florets, red onion, baby spinach or mushrooms to the pan with the red pepper and cook until softened.
• Double the sauce. If you like your stir-fry spicy, double the sauce ingredients and mix as usual. You can also refrigerate the second batch to use later in the week.
• Exchange proteins. Variations can be easily made by using chicken, pork, shrimp or extra-firm tofu instead of beef.
• Don't overcook them. Set a kitchen timer or watch the stove carefully to avoid overcooking the noodles. If they soften too much, they will fall apart when you mix them with vegetables and sauce.
• Make it spicy. Stir in 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chili oil or 1/4 sliced ​​Thai red chili to increase the heat.
• Thin the sauce. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, stir in water a tablespoon at a time until you are satisfied with the consistency.

Food recommendations

This beef and broccoli stir-fry is perfect as a side dish Jasmine rice or Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice.A bed Asian Noodle Salad Also great.If you're looking for side ideas, look for my Fresh summer rolls with peanut sauce.mine Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a 10-minute side option.

How to store and reheat leftovers

Make sure it is completely cool before storing.

• refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• refrigerator: Transfer portions into freezer-friendly bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight or reheat it directly from frozen.
• To reheat: Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave again until hot. If freezing, microwave for 2 minutes, then place in a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 8-9 minutes or until hot.

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