How to Make Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beef and broccoli stir fry is a quick and easy meal to make for dinner. Serve this Chinese favorite over rice or pasta and it’s sure to please the whole family.

Things You'll Need

• 1 pound beef tenderloin
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 6 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cut the beef into thin strips and set it aside. In a bowl, stir together cornstarch, soy sauce, beef stock and sherry.

2. Wash and trim the broccoli. Fill water in a stock pot and bring it to a boil, add the broccoli and cook for five minutes in boiling water. Transfer the vegetable to a dish.

3. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil until it is very hot in a wok or heavy skillet.

4. Add broccoli, toss and stir-fry for two to three minutes. Turn down heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for five to six minutes, tossing a couple of times. Remove to a dish and keep warm.

5. Return wok or skillet to high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and wait until it is slightly smoking.

6. Add beef strips, toss and stir-fry quickly for one and a half minutes. Stir in the stock and cornstarch mixture made in Step 1 to the cooking beef. Stir-fry for another minute, tossing frequently. Turn off heat.

7. Put broccoli back to wok/skillet with the beef, add red pepper flakes and salt. Stir the contents rapidly with the remaining heat for 30 seconds. Serve immediately with rice or pasta.

References

• Taste of Home: Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe