Beef Broccoli Stir Fry- This Restaurant Takeout-Style Beef and Broccoli is Super Tasty and Easy to make! Use any cut of meat and make it extra tender.
After years of eating stir fried broccoli at Asian fast food places, I knew it was only a matter of time before; I tried making these at home. So I did some research, on beef stir fry. I read perused through so many cook books and websites you would think I was back in College studying for a final. Just to get it just right.
Guess what? Do you know to make the beef extra tender requires an ingredient that you have already in your pantry. Yep! Something you never use up anyways- baking soda. With the right amount of baking soda mixed in with any meat yields a tender cut.
However, to achieve a really velvety steak you have to marinate it over night. Works all the time.
So now that you know you can enjoy a great tasting Asian stir-fry without having to purchase expensive cut of meat or having to make a strip at the fast food place. It heats the spot all the time – All the time!
How about an added bonus? You can make the whole thing in less than 20 minutes, after the steak has marinate and do it ‘s magic in the fridge.
I know there are a lot of people out there who do not like the velvety texture that is associated with most fast food joints. I hear you, to be honest it does takes away from the meaty flavor that is inherent in beef. So just omit the baking soda, if you like the beef flavor from meat. Get a tender cut of meat such as sirloin, tri-tip, ribeye and top loin
Then proceed with the stir fry for a very flavorful stir fry. Double the sauce if you like yours saucy.
Enjoy
Stir Fry Broccoli and Beef
Ingredients
- Beef Marinate
- ¼ teaspoon soda
- ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1- tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless skirt flap or round steak
- [b] For the sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 2- tablespoon cornstarch
- 2- tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 pound broccoli
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine, baking soda, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce and oil. Slice the beef against the grain in little pieces. Then mix with the sauce. Cover and let it rest in the fridge about an hour or preferably overnight for velvety meat.
- In another bowl combine the soy sauce, sherry,water, chicken stock, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Heat up the Wok with about 1 tablespoon of oil, and then add meat let it rest for about 30 seconds before stirring. Cook for 2 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
- Stir fry the broccoli and onion for two minutes, then add garlic, ginger and continue stirring for another 2 -3 minutes.
- Add the combined sauce, cook and stir for about 2 minutes, followed by the beef.
- Remove and serve over rice.
Olivia says
Hi Imma, would love to try this with egg noodles as I’m trying to cut down the rice consumption at times
Olivia says
Also forget to ask you stated to use oil which oil is it please as it wasn’t specified ? x
Nadiya Singh says
I made this for my family and it was a hit! Thanks for the great recipe!
Danielle says
Made this tonight, and it was AMAZING!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Antionette says
Just finish making this for my boyfriend and I! And O MG it was amazing. I didn’t use the sherry and corn starch bc I didn’t have any but I used everything else. Talk about amazing! This is my 3rd dish I’ve made from you.
ImmaculateBites says
HIGH FIVE!! So glad to hear this. Thanks for letting me know.
Siu says
What is 1/4 tablespoon?
ImmaculateBites says
It’s a 1/4 tablespoon soy sauce. Adjust to taste
Jackie Garvin says
I could eat the whole dadgum dish. Seriously. Nicely done!
Naina says
I love stir-fries and this one looks fantastic! Love that sauce!!
Aish Padihari says
I don’t eat beef, but my hubby does. Will make it for him. Thanks!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
I admire your dedication! And it looks like it paid off. Simply divine. Beef and broccoli is one of my go-to orders as well.
Jagruti says
Love Broccoli , so healthy and yummy !
kathi @ Laughing Spatula says
I will eat broccoli with anything…I rarely go a day without it! A beautiful recipe, as usual!
Amy Doyle says
This was a great post, thank you! I recently read another article on how you can eat well to keep your hearing healthy, and how beef and broccoli in particular is good for your hearing: http://bit.ly/HearingRecipesBeef
ImmaculateBites says
Amy ,thanks for sharing!
Amalia says
My first attempt ant Asian cuisine and they came out great! Thanks for sharing
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks for the feedback, Amalia.
kelsey says
Ah Emma, thanks so much for this recipe, I think I am now done going to but stir fry at chinese restaurant since I can now cook it at home. Everyone loved and enjoyed it. No differences from the one I usually buy. The only thing for me is that I really done like it when it is sweet, not sure if I don’t put the brown sugar the flavor and consistency will still remain the same. What do you think? Should I omit the brown sugar entirely or reduce the quantity. I didn’t include the dried sherry because I didn’t have it at home, would that have made a huge difference? Also looking at the instructions, no point at which dried sherry was to be added. Thanks a lot.
Africanbites says
Kelsey , I think you should start by reducing the quantity of sugar by half . I feel it does help balance the flavors. However, it is all about your taste preference. So feel free to take it out.
Sherry is completely optional. You can completely eliminate it from this stir fry.
I remember the first time, I successfully made stir fry at home . I was elated ! I am glad we share the same sentiments. Thank you.
Destiny says
Is it possible to do this but using chicken? X
ImmaculateBites says
You sure can. But you do not need to tenderize it.