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Simple Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

This recipe provides instructions for making a quick beef and broccoli stir fry using flank steak.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 266

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Thickener
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water for mixing cornstarch
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Remove the broccoli from the pan; place on a plate and cover.
  4. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  5. Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer. You may need to do this step in batches.
  6. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  7. Add the broccoli mixture back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until warmed through.
  8. In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, beef broth, sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
  9. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
  10. Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until the sauce has started to thicken.
  11. Serve immediately, with rice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 40.6mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This recipe makes about 4 servings.

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