Garlic Beef and Broccoli
1. Overview
This quick skillet dinner combines thin slices of tender beef with crisp-tender broccoli in a savory garlic sauce. The sauce has a little sweetness and plenty of garlic without being too heavy. Serve it over warm rice for an easy weeknight meal.
Why You'll Love It
- ✓ Tender Beef: Thinly sliced beef cooks quickly over high heat and develops nicely browned edges.
- ✓ Crisp-Tender Broccoli: The broccoli stays bright and slightly firm instead of becoming overly soft.
- ✓ Quick Garlic Sauce: Soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a touch of brown sugar come together in just a few minutes.
2. Ingredients
- 500 g Beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 350 g Broccoli florets
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 120 ml Water
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
3. Instructions
8 StepsIn a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Set aside.
Pat the beef dry and toss it with the sesame oil. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until browned. Work in batches if necessary.
Transfer the beef to a plate. Add the broccoli and 120 ml of water to the same skillet. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate. Add the garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the beef to the skillet. Give the prepared sauce another quick stir and pour it over the beef and broccoli.
Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Remove from the heat and let the beef and broccoli sit for 1 minute so the sauce settles.
Spoon the garlic beef and broccoli over warm cooked white rice. Sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
