Higher Than Takeout Beef and Broccoli

This beef and broccoli stir-fry is a traditional restaurant dish that’s surprisingly simple to re-create at residence. With tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce; all of it comes collectively in simply minutes.

Wish to know a secret? I’ve a weak point for Chinese language take-out. Some nights nothing hits the spot fairly like these takeout favorites, proper?

I’ve been ordering beef and broccoli for years and was fairly assured I may make my very own model that might be each bit pretty much as good or higher than my favourite takeout joint.

I’ve made a number of completely different variations of this beef and broccoli stir-fry over the previous few years and mixed just a few I preferred to make this model. The meal was an prompt hit with my entire household and has turn into our favourite simple dinners over the previous 10+ years.

With the zing of contemporary ginger and loads of garlic, the stir-fry sauce pairs so properly with tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli. The broccoli is cooked till tender, with out turning into even just a little bit mushy.

Subsequent time you get a yearning for Chinese language meals, skip the take-out order and make this as an alternative. It’s simply as fast as ordering supply and tastes even higher.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Each flank and sirloin steak work equally properly on this beef and broccoli stir-fry. Sliced into ultra-thin strips, the meat winds up amazingly tender and stuffed with taste from the sauce.

I’ve discovered some stir-fry recipes every thing finally ends up getting overcooked and mushy from the sauce. That’s NOT the case right here! The broccoli stayed barely crisp with a pleasant chew whereas the meat has a browned exterior and juicy inside.

The sauce for this beef and broccoli stir-fry is among the finest I’ve ever tasted. A mixture of oyster sauce and soy sauce lends the salty, savory taste we are able to’t get sufficient of. Two completely different sorts of vinegar–balsamic and rice wine–add acidity.

Don’t skimp on the garlic on this recipe. We use six cloves after we make this recipe and the style is ideal. Recent ginger brings every thing along with a zest that simply can’t be matched by the powdered stuff.

When you like just a little sweetness to your sauce, a tablespoon of brown sugar will do the trick. I make this each with and with out the sugar relying on my temper and luxuriate in it each methods.

Kitchen Tip: I take advantage of my favorite skillet and this spatula to make this recipe.

Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

You’ll want the next elements to make this recipe:

Stir Fry Components 

• flank, skirt, or sirloin steak
• cornstarch
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• broccoli

Sauce Components

• oyster sauce
• rice wine vinegar
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• ginger
• brown sugar, optionally available

Benefit from the beef and broccoli stir-fry over plain white rice, brown rice, or with this Simple Asian Rice. It’s additionally tasty together with your favourite Asian noodles or served all by itself.

For extra recipes which might be even higher than your takeout favorites, take a look at my Sweet and Sour Noodle Bowls and this Cheater Sesame Chicken by Foodie With Household.

Straightforward Beef Stir-Fry

Since I first shared this recipe, we’ve discovered just a few extra implausible beef stir-fry recipes which might be approach higher than take-out–and simply as quick. Thai Steak and Green Bean Stir Fry is one other favourite as is that this Mongolian Beef with Noodles.

When you like Korean flavors, you’re positive to like Cheater Korean Beef which was impressed by one in all our favourite restaurant dishes and stays a much-requested meal.

For extra nice stir fry recipes, take a look at this Spicy Chicken and Bacon Stir Fry. It has been one in all my favourite go-to dinners for years now. We additionally love this Sweet and Sour Ham Ball Stir Fry and this Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry by Heart Reduce Prepare dinner

initially printed 4/12/14 – recipe notes and pictures up to date 8/14/23

recipe impressed by and/or tailored from with due to Steamy Kitchen, America’s Test Kitchen, Mel’s Kitchen Cafe, Everyday Food