Nothing beats the satisfaction of whipping up a quick, flavourful, and better-than-takeout meal in your own kitchen. This Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry is a staple in Chinese cuisine (1920’s Chinese-American) loved for its tender beef, crisp vegetables, and rich umami-packed sauce, that only requires a few pantry staples, and minimal chopping!
While takeout is convenient, homemade stir fry tastes fresher, is healthier, and lets you control the quality of ingredients—all in under 30 minutes! The key to this dish is the velveting technique, which involves marinating the beef in a cornstarch-based mixture. This method ensures that the beef stays juicy, tender, and silky-smooth—just like at your favourite Chinese restaurant.
Another reason to make this dish at home? Customizability. Want a little heat? Add red pepper flakes. Prefer more veggies? We love it with mushrooms and tender, new green cabbage. This recipe also doesn’t skimp on the beef!
So, let’s dive into this quick and easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe—a guaranteed hit for weeknight dinners!
Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Add the flank steak slices, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let sit for 30–60 minutes at room temperature.
In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside for later use.
Trim broccoli into mid-sized florets and peel/slice the stalk into thin rounds. Thinly slice the onion and garlic.
✅ Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights.
✅ Better Than Takeout: No added MSG, artificial preservatives, or excess oil.
✅ Tender, Juicy Beef: Marinating ensures melt-in-your-mouth texture.
✅ Perfectly Balanced Sauce: A savoury, umami-rich blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing Cooking Wine, and sesame oil.
✅ Customizable: Swap beef for chicken, shrimp, or tofu and add extra veggies!
🔹 Velveting is Key – The marinade’s cornstarch coating locks in moisture, ensuring ultra-tender beef and lightly thickens the sauce
🔹 High Heat = Authentic Flavour – A hot wok creates that signature smoky wok hei (wok air) flavour.
🔹 Don’t Overcook the Broccoli – Stir-fry just until bright green and crisp-tender to maintain texture. A few dark charred spots are ok too!
🔹 Cut Beef Against the Grain – Slicing the steak properly ensures tender, easy-to-chew bites.
🍚 Steamed Jasmine Rice – The perfect base to soak up all that delicious sauce. Read our Guide To Perfectly Cooked Rice HERE!
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