Sizzling Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Brown Rice

Step 1: Cook the rice

Cook the brown rice according to package directions.

• 1 cup brown rice

Step 2: Prepare the beef

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat.

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound beef sirloin steak (thinly sliced against the grain)

Step 3: Stir-fry the vegetables

Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add broccoli florets and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until slightly tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large broccoli head (cut into florets)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)

Step 4: Cook the beef

Push the vegetables to the side of the wok or skillet. Add the marinated beef to the center and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned and cooked through.

• Beef mixture from step 2

Step 5: Combine and simmer

Combine the beef and vegetables. Add red pepper flakes (if using) and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another minute.

• Cooked beef from step 4
• Cooked vegetables from step 3
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Step 6: Serve

Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry over cooked brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onions.

• Cooked brown rice from step 1
• 2 green onions (sliced)