By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 4
146 cal · 30 min
Easy Beef and Broccoli
Recipe GLPR8a6e2087e751f0
A quick and vibrant stir-fry that delivers tender beef strips and bright green broccoli in a rich, glossy oyster sauce. This straightforward stovetop dish comes together in minutes and serves as a satisfying main course for the whole family.
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Ingredients
1-2 tablespoons sunflower oil
200g beef stir-fry strips
200g tenderstem broccoli
1 onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
125 ml water
1 splash water (for broccoli)
Directions
Place a wok or large skillet over high heat and allow it to get very hot until wisps of smoke just begin to appear. Carefully pour in the sunflower oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the beef stir-fry strips and stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the beef is browned on the outside and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer the beef and any pan juices to a clean plate and set aside.
Return the wok to medium-high heat. Add the tenderstem broccoli with a splash of water. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli becomes bright green and tender-crisp.
Add the sliced onion to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. Then add the garlic slices and cook for another minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
Pour the oyster sauce and 125 ml of water into the wok. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and reduced.
Return the cooked beef and all accumulated juices from the plate to the wok. Toss everything together for 30 seconds until the beef is heated through and well coated in the sauce. Divide among serving bowls and serve immediately.
Comments
This is a straightforward stir-fry that checks all the boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: beef and broccoli are reliable at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI year-round, and oyster sauce is stocked at all major chains. At roughly $3.50 to $4.50 per serving (depending on beef cut and brand), it's budget-friendly for a protein dish. The 30-minute claim is honest—active time is brief once you've prepped the onion and garlic, though you should plan 5–10 minutes for that. It feeds four well, reheats without drama, and requires no fussy technique or constant attention, making it genuinely weeknight-ready. The only caveat is that it's a same-night dish best eaten fresh; leftovers work but lose crispness by the next day.
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