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title: "Perfect Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry: High Protein Weeknight Dinner 25 Minutes"
description: "Ultimate high protein beef and broccoli stir fry with 42g protein in 30 minutes — one pan dinner, muscle building, better than takeout recipe."
url: https://dailyrecipesworld.com/healthy-recipes/beef-broccoli-stir-fry-high-protein-weeknight/
type: recipe
category: "Healthy Recipes"
published: 2026-03-25
updated: 2026-08-17
author: Amelia
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tags: ["30 minute dinner", "beef and broccoli stir fry", "chinese stir fry recipe", "high protein dinner", "non vegetarian recipe", "quick weeknight meal"]
---

# Perfect Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry: High Protein Weeknight Dinner 25 Minutes

Quick beef and broccoli with a soy-ginger sauce that clings to the meat. Slice thin against the grain — it stays tender every time.

- **Prep time:** 15 mins
- **Cook time:** 15 mins
- **Serves:** 4

## Ingredients

- 400g flank steak or sirloin, sliced 3-4mm thin against the grain
- 1/2 tsp baking soda for tenderizing
- 300g broccoli, cut into medium florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp beef broth or water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for stir frying

## Method

1. **Prepare and Marinate the Beef.** Slice the beef 3 to 4mm thin against the grain. Toss with baking soda, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature, then rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. This step is what most people skip — do not skip it.
2. **Blanch the Broccoli.** Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for exactly 90 seconds. Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. The broccoli should be bright green and barely tender at this point.
3. **Mix the Sauce.** In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch dissolved in beef broth. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved — there should be no white streaks left. Set the bowl near the stove. The sauce moves fast once it hits the pan.
4. **Sear the Beef.** Heat the wok or carbon steel pan over high heat until lightly smoking. Add oil, then lay the beef strips in a single layer. Do not stir for 60 seconds — let them develop a slight sear. Flip and cook another 30 seconds until just cooked through. Remove from the pan immediately. Cook in two batches if needed.
5. **Stir Fry and Combine.** In the same hot pan, add a touch more oil and fry the minced garlic for 20 seconds until fragrant. Add the blanched broccoli and toss for 60 seconds. Return the seared beef to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and toss quickly over high heat for 30 to 45 seconds until the sauce thickens and coats every piece.
6. **Plate and Serve.** Transfer to a plate or shallow bowl immediately. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with a light drizzle of sesame oil and a few sesame seeds if available. Serve within 5 minutes of finishing — the sauce continues to thicken as it sits.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I keep the beef tender in a stir fry?

Slice the beef 3 to 4mm thin against the grain, toss it with baking soda, soy sauce and a pinch of sugar, and let it sit 20 minutes at room temperature, then rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. This tenderizing step is the one most people skip, and it is what keeps the beef tender at high heat.

### How long should I blanch the broccoli?

Blanch the florets in salted boiling water for exactly 90 seconds, then plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking. At that point they should be bright green and barely tender, so they finish in the stir fry without going soft.

### Why sear the beef in batches?

The wok needs to stay very hot. Lay the beef in a single layer over high heat and leave it 60 seconds to develop a sear before flipping. Crowding the pan drops the temperature and the beef steams instead of searing, so cook in two batches if needed.

### Why does the sauce get too thick after plating?

The cornstarch dissolved in the broth keeps thickening as it sits. Toss everything over high heat only 30 to 45 seconds until the sauce coats the beef and broccoli, then serve within about 5 minutes, since it continues to thicken on the plate.