Beef and Broccoli – 20-Minute Stir Fry
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COOK TIME
Prep 12m • Cook 10m
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This beef and broccoli stir-fry is built on simple ingredients: thinly sliced beef, crisp broccoli, and a light savory sauce. The beef stays tender thanks to a quick marinade, and the broccoli keeps a bright crunch. It’s a reliable weeknight dish that cooks fast and works well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Beef
150 g, thinly sliced
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Broccoli
1 head (about 300–350 g), cut into small florets
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Garlic
4 cloves, minced
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Green onion
1 stalk, sliced
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Salt
total 3/8 tsp（1/8 tsp for marinade, 1/4 tsp for stir-fry）
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Oil for cooking
1.5 tbsp
Instructions
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Step 1: Slice and marinate the beef
Mix the beef with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and 1/8 tsp salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
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Step 2: Prep the vegetables
Cut the broccoli into small florets, mince the garlic, slice the green onion, and cut the dried chili into sections.
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Step 3: Heat the oil and build the aroma
Heat oil in a pan, then add garlic, dried chili, and green onion. Stir until fragrant.
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Step 4: Stir-fry the beef
Add the marinated beef and stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes, until the slices start to brown on the edges but are still soft in the center.
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Step 5: Add the broccoli
Add the broccoli and keep tossing for 2–3 minutes, letting it stay green and crisp.
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Step 6: Season and finish
Add 1/4 tsp salt, chicken powder, and five-spice powder. Mix well and turn off the heat.
Chef’s Notes
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Stir-frying works best when ingredients have space. Overcrowding lowers the pan’s temperature and makes the beef steam instead of sear.
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Thin slices cook quickly and remain tender. Cutting against the grain shortens fibers and makes each bite softer.
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Make sure the oil is hot before adding aromatics or beef. This locks in flavor and prevents sticking.
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Season part in the marinade and part during stir-frying. This builds deeper flavor without over-salting.