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overhead shot of the prepared healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe plated in a small bowl with white rice. Black chop sticks with purple flowers are resting on the side of the bowl.

Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe is a great weeknight meal or meal prep. It’s an easy family-friendly meal!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Diet: Low Calorie
Keyword: easy, easy dinner recipes, homemade Chinese food, skillet meals
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Sharon Lachendro

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Flank Steak or Beef Strips, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 5 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup Water
  • ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet (preferably with high sides) over medium heat with 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Add the slices of beef in a single layer and sauté for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the beef strips from the pan and set aside.
    overhead shot of sliced beef cooking in a cast iron skillet to make a healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe
  • Add another 1 tbsp of sesame oil to the same skillet and add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons water. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow to cook/steam for 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients and whisk well to make a sauce.
  • Add the beef strips back into the skillet with the broccoli along with the sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    overhead shot of cooked healthy beef and broccoli in a skillet
  • Serve with rice of choice and top with sesame seeds.
    healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe plated in a small bowl with white rice on one side

Notes

See the post for tips and ingredient substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 761IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg