Sesame Ginger Garlic Broccoli Beef Stir Fry is lightning quick to throw together any night of the week! This simple recipe requires straightforward ingredients and makes for a filling meal.
I thrive on stir fry meals, as they are so versatile and come together very quickly!
Keeping mealtime simple yet satisfying, stir fry can be made with most vegetables and proteins. Throw in a homemade sauce concoction, and you’re all set for all sorts of combinations of flavorful goodness.
On this stir fry occasion, I went with classic broccoli beef and kept the sauce super simple. No thickeners or sweeteners required to keep it tasting nice and fresh.
The combination of a small amount of liquid aminos (or coconut aminos), onion, garlic, a touch of sesame oil, and ginger is all you need for massive flavor!
Let’s get into it!
Ingredients for Sesame Ginger Garlic Broccoli Beef Stir Fry:
Avocado Oil & Sesame Oil: Used to cook and flavor the meal, both avocado oil and sesame oil are needed. I like avocado oil because it has a high smoke point, so the chances of burning are lower. Sesame oil has a great deal of flavor, which makes it an excellent addition to this Asian-inspired dish, but you don’t want to use too much or it can overwhelm the flavor.
Beef: That meat portion of this beef str fry. I used ribeye steak to make this stir fry, but you can also go with sirloin steak, or your favorite cut of beef. Fattier cuts will generally result in more tender meat. Simply slice the meat into thin strips so that they cook relatively quickly while staying nice and tender.
Liquid Aminos: Bringing umami flavor to the show. Liquid aminos has the same flavor as soy sauce, so if you use soy, you can easily replace it with a 1:1 swap.
Pure Maple Syrup: Adding sweetness to offset the tangy, umami flavors, I use a touch of pure maple syrup to help make the sauce sticky and ultra palate pleasing.
Fresh Ginger: Providing a nice kick and amazing amounts of flavor, fresh ginger is incredible in stir fry recipes of all types! Feel free to go big with it here if you love the flavor of ginger.
Garlic: Nature’s ambrosia. Just kidding… but garlic is pretty rad and it adds a ton of flavor to the dish. Go as heavy or as light as you would like!
Broccoli: Because every meal needs some greenery, right? Broccoli adds fresh, snappy flavor to offset the otherwise comforting dish.
Green Onion: That tangy, delicious flavor that always finishes off a meal’s flavor profile. Green onion is an amazing addition to this stir fry recipe.
What Type of Beef To Use in Stir Fry:
When it comes to making beef stir fry, you have many options regarding the cut of beef. For this particular recipe, I sliced up a ribeye and trimmed off the excess fat. You can save the fat for cooking later, or leave the fat on if you love it!
Also consider using flank steak or sirloin steak. Note that if you use sirloin, marinating the steak ahead of time is advisable as sirloin can become tough when it hasn’t been marinated.
How to Make Broccoli Beef Stir Fry:
Cut the steak into ¼-inch thick strips that are about 2 inches long.
Add the avocado oil and toasted sesame oil to a large non-stick skillet. Once hot, add the sliced steak. Stir fry, stirring frequently, until steak begins to obtain a golden crisp on the outside. Add the liquid aminos, pure maple syrup, ginger, and garlic and stir well. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until much of the liquid has evaporated.
Add the broccoli and cover the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli reaches desired done-ness, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve stir fry with choice of rice, cauliflower rice, or side dish of choice.
Recipe Adaptations:
- Make recipe keto by using liquid aminos instead of coconut aminos and omit the pure maple syrup. Serve with cauliflower rice!
- Throw in your favorite vegetables.
- Use sirloin steak instead of ribeye
More Stir Fry Recipes:
- Cabbage Stir Fry
- Orange Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
- 30-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
- Orange Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry
- Salmon Stir Fry with Vegetables
30-Minute Sesame Ginger Garlic Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 lbs ribeye steak trimmed of fat, sliced into thin ¼-inch strips 2 inches long
- ¼ cup liquid aminos or coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup optional
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large crowns broccoli chopped into florets
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
Instructions
- Cut the steak into ¼-inch thick strips that are about 2 inches long.
- Add the avocado oil and toasted sesame oil to a large non-stick skillet. Once hot, add the sliced steak. Stir fry, stirring frequently, until steak begins to obtain a golden crisp on the outside. Add the liquid aminos, pure maple syrup, ginger, and garlic and stir well. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until much of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the broccoli and cover the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli reaches desired done-ness, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve stir fry with choice of rice, cauliflower rice, or side dish of choice.
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Made this for dinner. Very Yummy! I added Takii Umami powder and Aleppo peppers
I’m so happy you like it, Brian! Love the idea of adding umami powder and peppers! YUM! xoxo
This was delicious,although I substituted pork for beef.Added mushrooms and pea pods. Will definately make it again! Thank you
Oooh, pork sounds great! So happy you like it, Debrra! Thanks so much for the sweet note!
Though i never liked ginger garlic stuffs but my mom made this and gave me unknowingly but tbh i absolutely love it. it was damn yummy and ill definitely try to make it on my own.
This is tonight’s dinner! It looks quick, easy, and has broccoli!
Yeeees! I hope you love it! I’ve made this recipe, or some rendition of it, so many times in the last few weeks! xoxoxo