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30-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry: Irresistible Homemade Magic

beef and broccoli stir fry
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A quick and flavorful beef and broccoli stir fry with homemade sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in broccoli and bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Return beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by adding more cornstarch if needed.
  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

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