Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
type: Recipe
headline: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry for Western Supermarkets
description: Make beef and broccoli stir-fry with supermarket beef, broccoli, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and oyster sauce substitutions.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: takeout-style, beef, high-protein, rice-bowl
recipe yield: 4 servings
prep time: PT20M
cook time: PT14M
total time: PT34M
recipe ingredient: beef: 450 g / 1 lb.
recipe ingredient: broccoli: 1 large head.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 3 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: oyster sauce: 1 tbsp. Substitution: Use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, or hoisin plus soy sauce for a sweeter sauce.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 3 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tbsp grated.
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 2 tsp.
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, to serve (optional).
recipe instructions: Slice and marinate
  type: HowToStep
  text: Slice beef thinly across the grain. Toss with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a spoon of oil while preparing broccoli.
recipe instructions: Steam-sear broccoli
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook broccoli with a splash of water until bright green, then let the pan dry so it can brown lightly.
recipe instructions: Brown beef
  type: HowToStep
  text: Remove broccoli, add oil, and sear beef quickly in a single layer until mostly cooked.
recipe instructions: Finish sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Return broccoli with garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a splash of water. Toss until glossy.
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about: Beef
about: Broccoli
about: Oyster sauce
mentions: Flank steak, sirloin, rump steak, or pre-sliced stir-fry beef can all work.
mentions: Frozen broccoli is usable if thawed and dried well before cooking.
mentions: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce is a strong substitute when avoiding shellfish.
mentions: Use chicken, turkey, or firm tofu instead of beef.
mentions: Use tenderstem broccoli, green beans, or snow peas instead of regular broccoli.
mentions: Use hoisin plus soy sauce if oyster sauce is unavailable.
mentions: Beef: Flank steak, Sirloin, Pre-sliced stir-fry beef. Slice against the grain and keep pieces thin. If using pre-sliced beef, pat it dry before cooking.
mentions: Broccoli: Tenderstem broccoli, Frozen broccoli, Green beans. Frozen broccoli works if thawed and dried. Tenderstem cooks faster than large florets.
mentions: Oyster sauce: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, Hoisin plus soy sauce, Extra soy sauce with sugar. Hoisin is sweeter, so use a smaller amount if you want a classic savory profile.

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: What beef cut is best for beef and broccoli?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Flank steak, sirloin, rump steak, or thin pre-sliced stir-fry beef can work if cut across the grain.
main entity: Can I make beef and broccoli without oyster sauce?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, or use hoisin plus soy sauce for a sweeter but practical substitute.
main entity: Can I use frozen broccoli?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Thaw it, pat it dry, and reduce the steaming water so the sauce does not become thin.

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