Description
Beef and Broccoli Skillet is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that combines tender beef sirloin with fresh broccoli florets, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This easy stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, each bite delivers an irresistible taste experience that will make you feel like a culinary star.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Cook the marinated beef in the skillet until browned (3–4 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for another 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in any leftover marinade, stirring gently to thicken the sauce as it cooks down.
- Serve hot with an optional drizzle of sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize this dish by swapping broccoli for snap peas or bell peppers. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or additional garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.