Description
Sesame Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dish combining tender beef strips, crisp broccoli florets, and a savory natural sauce with fragrant sesame notes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy and hearty stir fry is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, offering balanced textures and bold flavors that are easy to customize according to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 200g tender beef strips (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced against the grain
- 250g broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 spring onions, chopped
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (natural)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Cooking and Garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (natural) for cooking
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- A splash of grape juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Thinly slice the beef against the grain for tenderness. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and mince the garlic and ginger to ensure a smooth and quick cooking process.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce (natural), brown sugar (natural), minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to create a balanced and flavorful sauce.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil (natural) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove the beef and set aside to keep the flavors intact.
- Stir-Fry the Broccoli: In the same pan, add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add a splash of grape juice to help steam and soften the broccoli slightly while maintaining its vibrant crunch.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the beef to the pan with the broccoli. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir gently. Sprinkle the natural gelling agent evenly over the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce and coat all ingredients beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions over the stir fry before serving, adding extra crunch and fresh color.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for quicker cooking and tenderness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best aroma and flavor.
- Maintain medium-high heat to keep broccoli crisp without overcooking.
- Add the natural gelling agent gradually to achieve perfect sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sesame Beef, Broccoli Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Healthy Stir Fry, Gluten Free, Beef Stir Fry, Asian Cuisine
