Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe for Busy Weeknights
This easy beef and broccoli stir-fry is a quick and satisfying dinner recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced steak and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Return the beef to the pan. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and beef broth.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water. Stir into the sauce mixture and pour over the beef and broccoli.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.