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Better Than Takeout Beef

Better Than Takeout Beef: 7 Easy Stir-Fry Secrets


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich savory sauce come together in this fast, flavorful, better-than-takeout stir fry.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss with sliced beef and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a wok and sauté broccoli until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sear beef in the wok until browned, cooking in batches if needed.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, beef broth, and oyster sauce.
  5. Pour sauce over beef and simmer until thickened.
  6. Add broccoli back in and toss to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes.
  7. Serve warm over rice and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Stir Fry
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 380 kcal
    • Sugar: 10 g
    • Sodium: 800 mg
    • Fat: 18 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Fiber: 3 g
    • Protein: 30 g
    • Cholesterol: 70 mg

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