Spicy Broccoli & Beef Stir-fry

Name: Spicy Broccoli & Beef Stir-fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: ¼ cup light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak (1¼ pounds), trimmed; 3 cups broccoli flowerets; 1 medium onion; 1 medium red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon peeled fresh ginger root, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup beef broth

4 steps

Prep:20minCook:10min

Serve with white rice. Many parts of the recipe reference specific cooking tools, but just use what you have on hand.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:37:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories401.8 kcal (20%)

Total Fat25.4 g (36%)

Carbs10.5 g (4%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein32.7 g (65%)

Sodium782.8 mg (39%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cuplight soy sauce

1 tablespooncornstarch

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil

divided

1beef top sirloin steak

boneless, trimmed

3 cupsbroccoli flowerets

1 teaspoonfresh ginger root

peeled, finely chopped

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

½ cupbeef broth

Instructions

Step 1

In bowl whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into ¼-inch-thick strips. Add beef to soy sauce mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to marinate.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut broccoli into flowerets and onion into thin wedges. Cut bell pepper into thin strips, 2 inches long, Set vegetables aside. Press garlic with Garlic Press. Finely chop ginger root.

Step 3

Heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil in Stir-Fry Skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half each of beef, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to skillet. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet; keep warm. Repeat with 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil and remaining beef, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Remove from skillet.

Step 4

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet until hot. Add broccoli, onion and bell pepper; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring gently, until sauce is slightly thickened.