Quick and easy Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli made with tender beef, crisp veggies, and a savoury sauce — perfect for weeknights and ready in about 20 minutes! Serves 4 as a light meal or 3 as a generous main with rice or noodles.
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Marinate the beef: In a large bowl, combine the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce. Add the beef and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Prepare the stir-fry sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
Stir-fry the beef: Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef and stir-fry until it is 95% cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same pan, add the carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and 2 tablespoons of water, stirring to combine. Cook until the broccoli turns vibrant green, about 1 minute. Add another splash of water, cover with a lid, and steam for 1–2 minutes until crisp-tender. (TIP: If using broccolini with thicker stems, add them earlier with the carrots, depending on your preferred tenderness.)
Bring it all together: Return the beef to the pan along with the stir-fry sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another minute. Stir in the sliced green onions, remove from the heat, and serve immediately over noodles or steamed rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and enjoy!
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