Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
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September is a great month! I’ve heard it’s the best time of the year because the kids are back in school… lol! Fine, so they’re back to school and here you are again juggling your time! Between homework, hockey games, ballet rehearsals 🩰, music lessons, etc., it doesn’t leave you much time to prepare a good meal.
 
You don’t need to have kids to be squeezed for a lack of time. Commuting can take a whole lot of time and when you get home 🏡, you just want something quick & easy to prepare. Store-bought meals, in my opinion, are very bad for you. Why feed your body something that can make you sick in the long run?
 
I realize not all of us have the luxury of “time” but there are ways to have a very decent, healthy 💚 meal if you organize your schedule properly. Cutting corners to save “time” is totally acceptable.
 
The recipe today is my Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. This is a great one to have on hand for a few reasons; it’s healthy, it doesn’t take much time to prepare 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 and it’s absolutely delicious! Here’s a quick tip to make this recipe even quicker after work. In the morning, you can prep your vegetables as well as marinating your beef ahead so when you’re ready to cook, this meal will be on your dinner table in no “time”. It’s that simple!
 
When I make this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, I use cornstarch. Using this in marinades helps to bind the liquid ingredients to the meat. It also prevents meats from overcooking or getting tough by lightly coating and protecting it from the intense heat. Furthermore, it helps thicken the sauce.
 
This Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is an awesome one-pot dish to add to your folder 📒. It’s a flavorful recipe and your family will totally love it!
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe is simple & easy to make. A quick main course for those of you with a busy schedule.
5 from 4 votes
Servings 4

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

MARINADE

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, such as demerara
  • 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch Footnote
  • 1 lb. round steak, sliced into 1/4-inch thick x 2-inch long

STIR FRY

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 cup red onions, sliced (Lyonnaise cut) tips & tricks
  • 1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch pieces tips & tricks
  • 1/2 medium poblano pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/2 medium red pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, washed and drained tips & tricks
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions
 

MARINADE

  • In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, hoisin, ginger, sesame oil, beef broth, garlic and cornstarch; whisk until well incorporated.
  • In a large re-sealable plastic bag, place sliced steak and pour in the sauce. Massage to evenly coat the beef strips.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a bowl; set aside both beef and marinade.

STIR FRY

  • In a wok over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add beef and sear quickly until the outside is brown but still quite pink in the middle, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  • Return the wok to the heat and add sesame oil. When it gets hot, add onion slices and celery; cook for 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and sauté for 1 minute. Add bean sprouts and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the wok and pour on the reserved marinade. Add black pepper and red pepper flakes, cover and steam for 2 minutes or until beef is warmed through.
  • Serve over a bed of rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

Footnote: Using cornstarch in marinades helps to bind the liquid ingredients to the meat. It also prevents meats from overcooking and getting tough by lightly coating it and protecting it from the intense heat. Furthermore, it helps thicken the sauce.

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