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15 Minute Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

15 minute broccoli beef stir fry is truly a busy person’s weeknight meal. Healthier than take out (and hello–cheaper) you can get big, bold flavors on the table in, well, 15.

A skillet of broccoli beef stir fry and rice on the side

Who has 15 minutes for a meal? I think we all do–no matter how busy we are. Slowly, I’m getting  in my work groove and finding that yes, I can do two loads of laundry, mow the grass, help with homework AND make dinner after I get home.

As long as dinner is fast, and 15 minutes will do it.

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    I know broccoli beef isn’t anything new–it’s a takeout classic, but why buy it (if you actually have somewhere to buy it. Ahem.) when you can make it fresh yourself? And I could mention the 15 minute thing again here, but that might be getting old.

    It was a hit in our house, and it was just about dirt cheap to make. I used a skirt steak–possibly the toughest, cheapest cut of beef you can get your hands on. But as long as you cut it across the grain, it’s tender and really full of flavor.

    For the sake of my sanity, I used a quick cooking brown rice, but if you want to go old school, you should settle in for a 30 minute or more cook time on a traditional brown rice. It was Minute Rice to the rescue for me. Ain’t no shame in it sometimes people.

    a skillet with broccoli beef stir fry and a bowl of rice in the corner

    A skillet of 15 minute broccoli beef stir fry is an easy dinner.

    15 Minute Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

    15 minute broccoli beef stir fry is big, bold flavors you can have on the table in a flash.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Rachel Ballard

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 2/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoons sesame oil Note 1
    • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 pounds skirt steak sliced thinly against the grain into strips
    • 4 cups fresh broccoli cut into bite size pieces

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
    • Add the cornstarch and set aside.
    • Heat a large skillet over high heat; add the oil and heat until the oil starts to "shimmer" or looks like it's moving--about 3 minutes.
    • Add the steak and saute to add good color to the meat--about 6 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the broccoli. Saute until a little less crunchy; maybe 5 minutes.
    • Add the meat back in and pour over the broth mixture.
    • Stir to coat and bring the sauce to a simmer until it thickens slightly and the broccoli is crisp-tender; about 3 minutes.
    • Serve warm over rice.

    Notes

    Note 1: Sesame oil is a strongly flavored oil found in the Asian section of your grocery store. You don't have to use it, but I really think you should. It has a deep rich flavor but keep in mind that it's VERY strong, so go lightly with it if you need to.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 492kcal
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American

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    6 Comments

    1. This sounds great but I thought four ounces of meat was one serving. Two POUNDS of beef for three servings? Is this correct?

      1. K I’ll look at the serving number again but I never base too many of my recipe servings on USDA guidelines, but instead on how adults really eat if they want to get full 😉 4 ounces is a half cup. I was 5 the last time my dinner was a half cup portion and in this house this whole pan with yes, 2 pounds of skirt steak, feeds 3 big eaters or 4-5 modest eaters. It’s obviously more steak than it is broccoli but no one complains about being full. You can always take the steak down to a pound and a half if you’d rather. –Rachel

    2. 5 stars
      I was amazingly surprised with this recipe. It turned out delicious in 15 minutes ?. This recipe is easy and fast what a life savor.

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    About the Author

    Rachel Ballard, RN, BSN brings more than 20 years of professional nursing expertise to Feast and Farm. With a love for nutrient dense foods that support wellness, she works to distill complex health information and current trends into recipes that fuel the best version of yourself. Read more about Rachel here.