Description
A savory Chinese stir-fry featuring tender beef and crispy broccoli in a soy-garlic sauce. Quick, high-protein, and packed with balanced umami and tangy flavors in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Beef sirloin (7 oz), cut into 1/4″ slices
Broccoli florets (4 cups), fresh or frozen
Garlic (3 cloves), minced or pressed
Gluten-free soy sauce (2 tbsp), low-sodium preferred
Cornstarch (1 tsp)
Neutral oil (1 tbsp)
Rice vinegar (1 tbsp)
Crushed red pepper (to taste)
Lime zest (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
Slice beef against the grain
Mince garlic and wash broccoli
Marinate beef in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot wok
Cook beef in batches (30 seconds per side)
Push beef to sides and add broccoli with 3 tbsp water
Combine remaining soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar as sauce
Toss beef and broccoli in sauce
Add crushed red pepper to taste
Notes
Use frozen broccoli for better crispness
Test seasoning by tasting beef slices
Preheat wok to 400°F for optimal browning
Add vegetable stock to thicken sauce
Rest beef 5 minutes before serving
Substitute ground beef or tofu for dietary needs
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg