Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe for Quick Weeknights

Beef, Broccoli and Ginger Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dinner featuring tender slices of beef tossed with crisp broccoli and fresh ginger in a simple Chinese-style sauce. It’s fast to prepare and perfect served with plain rice or alongside other dishes for a full meal.

This Beef, Broccoli & Ginger Stir Fry combines succulent, thinly sliced beef with bright green broccoli and the warm, peppery bite of fresh ginger. The sauce is uncomplicated but packed with savory depth, making the dish satisfying and well balanced.

Adelenne shares this easy recipe—it’s reportedly her son’s favorite—and it’s a great option when you want dinner ready in minutes without sacrificing flavor.

The contrast between tender beef and crunchy broccoli, along with the fresh ginger, gives this stir fry excellent texture and a vibrant appearance.

If you prefer a vegetarian version, firm tofu works well in place of beef; it soaks up the sauce and holds its shape when gently stirred in at the end.

Instructions

1. Trim and cut the broccoli into small florets. Blanch them in boiling water until they are just tender, then transfer to cold water to cool and drain. Slice the spring onions into 2-inch strips. Peel and cut the ginger into matchstick-size pieces. Set aside.
2. Place the sliced beef in a bowl. Add the sesame oil and cornflour (corn starch) and mix thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for about 20 minutes.
3. Heat a wok or large frying pan with vegetable oil over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry briefly to release its aroma, about 30–60 seconds. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until it is nearly done.
4. Stir in the oyster sauce and add the blanched broccoli. Continue to stir-fry until the beef is fully cooked and the broccoli is heated through. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a tablespoon or two of cold water.
5. Remove from the heat, add the spring onions, toss to combine and serve immediately with plain steamed rice.

Turn off the heat, stir in the spring onions, combine well and serve with plain rice for a simple, satisfying meal.

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Beef, Broccoli and Ginger Stir Fry

Yield:
2

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Beef, Broccoli and Ginger Stir Fry is a quick, tasty dish with thinly sliced beef, crisp broccoli and fresh ginger in a savory sauce. Ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• 6 oz / 100 g thinly sliced beef (sirloin, rib eye or similar)
• 2 spring onions / scallions
• 1 small head broccoli (or other veggies such as green beans)
• 1 inch knob of ginger
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cornflour / corn starch
• ½ tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Cut broccoli into small florets and blanch until semi-cooked. Slice spring onions into 2-inch strips and cut ginger into matchsticks. Set aside.
2. Coat sliced beef with sesame oil and cornflour, mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, fry ginger briefly, then add beef and stir-fry until almost cooked. Add oyster sauce and broccoli, then continue until beef is cooked through.
4. Tip: If the sauce becomes too thick while cooking, add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water to loosen it.
5. Turn off the heat, stir in spring onions, combine and serve with plain rice.

Notes

Vegetarian option: substitute firm tofu for beef. Add cubed tofu at the end and stir gently to avoid breaking it.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 277Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 169mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 9g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate