Easy Spicy Beef and Broccoli Recipe -- How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and still provide good flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium options are healthier for those monitoring salt intake.

Place 1 pound of top sirloin in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to make it easier to slice thinly.

Prepare 1 cup of basmati rice by rinsing it thoroughly and toasting it in a pan.

Add 2 cups of water to the pan with the rice and bring it to a boil for about a minute and a half.

Cover the rice and turn the heat down to low, cooking for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Grate 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger and mince 2 garlic cloves.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch; whisk until combined and set aside.

Cut 1 pound of broccoli into small florets.

In a large skillet, heat 1 and a half tablespoons of canola oil over medium-high heat and add the broccoli, toasting it slightly.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the broccoli and cover to steam for about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.

Add another tablespoon and a half of canola oil to the skillet and add the sliced beef, cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Pour the sauce into the pan with the beef and cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Add the broccoli back into the pan, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve over the steamed rice.

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