Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry

Name: Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup water, divided; 1 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges; Hot cooked rice

My family often requests this tasty beef and broccoli stir fry. It's great because it combines tender beef and nutritious vegetables in one dish. We enjoy this broccoli beef recipe year-round but especially in summer, when I grow my own broccoli and onions. Plus, it doesn't heat up the kitchen. —Ruth Stahl, Shepherd, Montana

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup water, divided
1 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Mix garlic powder and 2 tablespoons each cornstarch and water; toss with beef. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and the remaining cornstarch and water until smooth.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
In same pan, stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to pan. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice.

Health Tip: A simple swap to reduced-sodium soy sauce saves 350mg sodium per serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup stir-fry: 291 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry in Quick Cooking July/August 1998

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Robby1

Oct 30, 2017

I have made this stir-fry a number of times because it is so good. I always add mushrooms. It is fast and easy.
Lola

Oct 27, 2017

This dish was easy and delicious! I will be making this again!
Lola

Oct 27, 2017

This dish was easy and delicious! I will be making this again!
Lady Fingers

Jan 28, 2017

Yes, this recipe is a success! My version had bit of a chile pepper bite, not super hot, but noticeable, from one fresh red chile and a dash of Korean dry chile flakes. Since the beef and the vegetables are cooked separately, nothing was overdone.I notice in the comments that other people also used it as a jumping-off point for their own versions. Try any protein and vegetable combination, using the recipe to help calculate how much starch, soy sauce, and sugar to use.
Cynthia

Nov 8, 2016

Simple fast and fresh healthy eating for dinner and leftovers for lunch, loved it.
greatwithoutgluten

Oct 31, 2015

This was good and easy. I liked the slightly sweet flavor with the beef. I will make again. Good for a work night!
klutzy17

Oct 9, 2015

Nothing special but it was easy
CookRDad

Sep 1, 2015

This is a keeper... Easy to prepare, yet tasty.
gunslinger

Apr 6, 2015

Nutritious and delicious! The sauce is very tasty.Easy to prepare!
laura70

Jan 25, 2015

Definitely a keeper. Super easy. Super tasty. The ginger and the brwon sugar really make this dish stand out.