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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A fast and flavorful beef and broccoli stir fry made in the pressure cooker. Tender beef, crisp veggies, and a rich umami sauce come together in just 35 minutes for a satisfying and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or skillet Large, for stir-frying

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs Top sirloin trimmed and thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon White pepper pinch
  • 2 Small heads of broccoli cut into florets (about 6 cups, 12 oz)
  • 2 Medium carrots peeled and cut into 1.5-inch matchsticks (about 4 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon Grapeseed oil reserve for cooking vegetables
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 0.75 cup Beef broth or stock
  • 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce for sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch (⅛ teaspoon) of white pepper in a bowl. Toss in sliced sirloin and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches for 2-3 minutes each until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan. Set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan. Stir-fry carrots for 2 minutes, then add broccoli. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Return cooked beef back to the skillet, stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, mix 0.75 cup beef broth, 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 0.5 teaspoon sugar. Pour over beef and veggies.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy. Serve immediately with rice or grain of choice.

Notes

For extra flavor, slice and marinate the beef the night before. Use high-heat oil like grapeseed. Don’t overcook the vegetables—keep them crisp.