After moving out of the dorms in college, I found an apartment to share with three others.

A mighty fine trade of labor, if you ask me!

No more grocery bill, laundry, ironing, washing the car, or studying!

beef and broccoli stir fry in a white bowl

Elise Bauer

Well, the secret is to blanch or steam the broccoli first, before stir-frying the beef.

Youll add the broccoli back into the pan as the beef finishes cooking.

Most recipes will have you add the garlic in the pan or wok before you add the beef.

Beef and Broccoli cooking in a wok

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

If you’re in the mood for noodles,try this version!

Add the beef slices and stir until coated.

Let stand for 10 minutes.

Article image

Elise Bauer

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat.

beef being marinated in glass bowl for beef broccoli

Elise Bauer

Let the beef fry undisturbed for 1 minute.

Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water).

Stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 30 seconds.

broccoli being blanched for beef broccoli stir fry

Elise Bauer

Stir in the broccoli.

Serve immediately, with steamedriceor on its own.

Did you love the recipe?

raw beef strips being cooked in wok

Elise Bauer

Let us know with a rating and review!

beef strips being cooked in pan

Elise Bauer

beef and broccoli in wok with wooden spoon

Elise Bauer