Honey Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe
Honey Garlic Beef Broccoli is a flavorful, easy-to-make stir-fry recipe featuring tender beef sirloin, crisp broccoli, and sweet-savory sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner, this dish combines vibrant vegetables with a deliciously sticky sauce and is best served over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Cooking Oils and Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes if using, and black pepper until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, creating a smooth marinade.
- Marinate beef: Add thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, making sure every piece is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate, or up to 2 hours for best results.
- Prepare vegetables: While the beef marinates, wash and dry the broccoli florets and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Set aside until ready to cook.
- Cook beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. If needed, cook the beef in batches to avoid crowding. Remove cooked beef from the wok and set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Toss in the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Add sesame oil: Pour the sesame oil into the wok with the vegetables and stir well to distribute the nutty flavor evenly.
- Combine beef and vegetables: Return the cooked beef to the wok, gently combining it with the vegetables. Stir together for an additional minute to heat through and let the flavors meld.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the honey garlic beef and broccoli hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired, for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Marinating the beef for longer enhances flavor but do not exceed 2 hours to keep the texture tender.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
- Cook the beef in batches if necessary to achieve a good sear without steaming it.
- Stir-fry vegetables just until crisp-tender to maintain texture and color.
- Optional garnishes like sesame seeds and green onions add visual appeal and extra taste.
- This dish pairs excellently with steamed jasmine rice or egg noodles.
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