Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Serves 6 · Preparation: under 30 mins · Cooking: 10–30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp groundnut oil
- 450g frying steak, sliced thinly
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 60g cashew nuts
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ vegetable stock cube
- 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
- Small bunch coriander, chopped
- 300g brown basmati rice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Optional swaps:
Use pork or chicken instead of beef. For a gluten-free version, check sauce and stock labels or use tamari.
Use pork or chicken instead of beef. For a gluten-free version, check sauce and stock labels or use tamari.
Method
- Cook the rice in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions.
- Heat a wok over high heat. Add half the oil, then the beef. Sprinkle with cornflour and stir-fry until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry the cashews until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Wipe the wok clean. Add the remaining oil, then fry the onion for 1–2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir in the stock cube and 250ml boiling water.
- Cover and cook for 2 minutes, until the broccoli is just tender and still bright green.
- Return the beef and cashews to the wok. Stir through and heat for 1 minute.
- Scatter over the chilli and coriander. Serve immediately with the drained rice.
Cooking Timer
10:00
10 minutes
Set the timer, then press Start Timer.