Stir-fried broccoli with steak

Course: Main courses

Cuisine: European

Keyword: Beef, Broccoli, Steak, Stir-fry, Wok

Seizoen: Spring, Summer

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 557kcal

Author: Diana Westerhof

Sometimes you just fancy a plate of rice with something tasty alongside. Stir-fried broccoli with steak is just the thing for me. I like the combination of tender meat and vegetables that still have a little crunch. A bit of heat is welcome too, although you can decide how much red chilli to use. I love a squeeze of lime over the top. An everyday meal for the week, with no special occasion needed, that you can easily make milder or spicier.

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Ingredients

200 g basmati rice
350 g beef steak
2 cloves garlic
1.5 red chillies
1 tsp cumin powder
2 cm ginger root
2 tbsp soy sauce
500 g broccoli
60 ml wok oil
2 limes

Instructions

Preparation

Cut 350 g beef steak across the grain into thin strips. Peel and finely chop 2 cloves garlic, cut 1.5 red chillies into thin rings, and grate 2 cm ginger root.
Cut 500 g broccoli into small florets and slice the thicker parts of the stem into thin slices, so everything can become al dente simultaneously. Cut 2 limes into wedges for serving.
Place the beef strips in a deep bowl with the garlic, red chilli, ginger, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Let it sit while you cook the rice, so the flavour infuses the meat nicely.

Cooking

Cook 200 g basmati rice according to the instructions on the package. Keep the rice warm with the lid on the pan so it stays fluffy while the wok is on the stove.
Heat 1 tbsp wok oil in a hot wok. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the florets are bright green and still slightly crisp. Remove the broccoli from the wok onto a plate.
Pour 45 ml wok oil into the pan and let it get very hot. Stir-fry the beef strips for 1 to 2 minutes on high heat. Keep stirring, as the meat should brown but does not need to be fully cooked inside.
Put the broccoli back into the wok and toss everything together briefly. Let it heat for another minute so the broccoli absorbs the spiced soy sauce and the beef remains tender.

To serve

Divide the basmati rice among 4 bowls and top with the stir-fried broccoli, beef, and red chilli. Serve with the lime wedges so everyone at the table can squeeze some fresh juice over it.

Notes

Fry the steak really briefly and on high heat. If the meat stays in the wok too long, it will become tough faster. The broccoli, on the other hand, should still have some bite, which makes this bowl of rice nice and fresh and crunchy.

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