Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Bowls

Name: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 ounce beef sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 ounce fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 cup broccoli florets; 1.25 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar; 0.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Succulent strips of beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory, umami-rich sauce, served over fluffy white rice for a classic and quick stir-fry.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.66/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

4 ounce beef sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 ounce fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 cup broccoli florets
1.25 cup water
0.5 teaspoon brown sugar
0.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Cook the rice: Combine 1/2 cup uncooked white rice with 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Keep covered.
Prepare the beef: In a small bowl, toss 4 ounces beef sirloin with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce. Set aside for a few minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 cup water or beef broth, and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar to create the stir-fry sauce.
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
Add 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 inch grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 cup broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
Return beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry immediately over the white rice. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Ensure your beef is sliced very thinly for quick cooking. A good trick is to partially freeze the beef for about 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 595
Protein: 35.5 g
Carbohydrates: 84.6 g
Fat: 12.7 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 1008 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 2.7 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg