Description
This Beef and Broccolini Stir Fry brings bold flavor and quick weeknight convenience to your dinner table. Tender beef meets crisp broccolini in a glossy, umami-rich sauce, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Flank Steak: 1 pound, thinly sliced against the grain
- Broccolini: 1 bunch, ends trimmed and stalks halved
- Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup
- Oyster Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Red Chili Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Brown Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Water or Broth: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add vegetable oil to the hot pan. Swirl to coat.
- Assemble the Dish: Add beef in a single layer, searing for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook to Perfection: Add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Toss in broccolini and stir fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Return beef to the pan.
- Finishing Touches: Pour in oyster sauce, water or broth, and chili flakes. Toss to coat everything in the glossy sauce. Drizzle sesame oil over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced scallions if desired.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
- Use a hot pan to achieve a proper sear.
- Prep all ingredients before starting, as stir fry cooks quickly.
- Adjust spice level by adding or omitting chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef stir fry, broccolini recipe, quick Asian dinner, easy beef recipe, one-pan meal