Get ready to transform your home kitchen into a sizzling Chinese restaurant experience with this mouthwatering Crispy Gingered Beef Broccoli Stir Fry! Imagine tender, golden-brown beef strips with perfectly crisp broccoli, all infused with a tantalizing ginger and soy sauce marinade that will make your taste buds dance. This quick and easy recipe promises restaurant-level flavor without the takeout price tag, and the best part? You'll have a gourmet meal on the table in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by thinly slicing the flank steak against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips. This ensures tender meat that cooks quickly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with minced ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature to enhance flavor absorption.
- While the beef marinates, wash and cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size for even cooking.
- Heat a large wok or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and allow it to become extremely hot and shimmering.
- Add marinated beef to the hot pan in a single layer, allowing each piece to sear and develop a crispy golden-brown exterior. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper caramelization.
- Stir and toss the beef quickly, cooking for 2-3 minutes until it's just cooked through and edges are crispy.
- Remove beef from the pan and set aside on a clean plate. Keep warm.
- In the same pan, add sesame oil and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender with a slight crunch.
- Return the crispy beef to the pan with broccoli, toss together quickly to reheat and combine flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional soy sauce or a pinch of salt.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnishing with additional sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- Slice beef against the grain and extremely thin to ensure maximum tenderness and quick cooking.
- Use a wok or heavy-bottomed skillet and make sure it's screaming hot before adding ingredients for that signature crispy exterior.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook beef in batches if necessary to achieve proper caramelization.
- Marinate the beef for at least 10 minutes to allow flavor penetration and tenderization.
- Keep ingredients moving quickly in the pan to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice to enjoy the dish at its peak texture and temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
