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Beef Broccoli Stir Fry in a bowl with a pair of jade chop sticks.

Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

LindySez
Skip the take-out and its hidden fats and sodium. This Quick Low-Fat Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry delivers fresh, bold flavor at home—less sweet, a little spicy, and on the table in under 30 minutes. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beef, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Meat

  • 8 ounces lean beef (boneless top sirloin flank or New York) thinly sliced across the grain
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry or sake
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons dry white wine or white vermouth
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed
  • 1 red bell pepper, large dice about ¾ cup
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
  • Cooked Rice for serving optional

For the Garnish

  • toasted sesame seeds
  • thinly sliced green onion
  • crispyChinese noodles

Instructions
 

Marinate the Beef

  • In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Add the beef, toss to coat, and set aside while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.

Mix the Sauce

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Prepare an Ice Bath and Blanch the Broccoli

  • Bring a small amount of lightly salted water to a boil in a wok or skillet. Add the broccoli and cook about 1 minute until bright green.Remove immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking.

Cook the Beef

  • Heat half the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef with marinade and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until just beginning to cook.Remove and set aside.

Stir-fry the Vegetables

  • Add remaining oil, then the bell pepper. Cook 1 minute until crisp-tender.

Finish the Dish

  • Return the beef to the pan. Add the sauce and stir-fry quickly until the sauce lightly thickens and coats everything. Return the broccoli and toss until well coated.

Serve

  • Serve over hot rice, if desired, and garnish with sesame seed, and/or sliced green onions.

Notes

This recipe was written for two, but could easily be doubled, tripled, or more!
Adding the blanched broccoli to the already prepared dish keeps it crisp and vibrant. If you prefer softer broccoli, add it when you add the meat and sauce. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1278mgFiber: 4g
Keyword beef stir-fry, healthy eating, low-calorie, low-fat, stir-fry
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