Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick 25-minute dinner made with tender beef, fresh broccoli, and a flavorful homemade sauce.Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and healthier takeout cravings.Serve with rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying family meal
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak or beef strips thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Arrange the sliced beef in a single layer and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet.
- Add the broccoli florets along with 2 tablespoons of water.
- Cover and steam for 3–5 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining sesame oil, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, grated ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Return the beef to the skillet with the broccoli.
- Pour the sauce over everything and stir well.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli. This Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe is best served immediately over steamed rice or brown rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak all work well.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper for your preferred spice level.
- Garnish with sliced green onions for extra freshness.
- Serve with jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.