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Beef and Broccoli

Recipe by Ryan Miller on InstagramAdded 30 September 2026.

25 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A quick and savory stir‑fry that brings the classic beef and broccoli to life with a sweet‑salty, glossy sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds and served with steamed white rice.

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Method

  1. Thinly slice the raw beef against the grain on a cutting board.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef strips are thin and cut across the visible grain. Keep the slices similar in thickness for even cooking.

  2. Place the sliced beef in a stainless‑steel mixing bowl.

  3. Sprinkle a fine white powder (cornstarch) over the beef.

  4. Add a pinch of baking soda, a splash of Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the bowl.

  5. Mix the beef by hand until evenly coated; let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef is evenly coated and lightly glossy from the marinade. Separate any pieces stuck together before cooking.

  6. Break the broccoli into small florets by hand.

  7. Heat a wok over high heat and add a little oil.

  8. Add the marinated beef to the hot wok and stir‑fry until lightly charred, then remove and set aside.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef has lightly charred edges. Cook in batches if the wok becomes crowded.

  9. Add the broccoli florets to the wok and stir‑fry for 2–3 minutes until bright‑green and just tender.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Broccoli is bright green and just tender. Keep the florets moving in the hot wok.

  10. Grate garlic and ginger directly into the wok over the broccoli; stir‑fry until fragrant.

  11. In a separate metal bowl, combine the following to make the sauce: dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, chicken broth, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, white pepper, and MSG. Whisk together, incorporating a brown‑sugar cube and a sprinkle of white granules (salt) as seen.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce is smooth and the sugar is dispersed. Whisk until no sauce ingredients remain in streaks.

  12. Pour the prepared sauce from the bowl into the wok with the broccoli and aromatics; stir‑fry until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce thickens and coats the broccoli. Keep stirring so the sauce thickens evenly.

  13. Return the cooked beef to the wok; toss everything together and cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.

  14. Transfer the beef and broccoli to a serving bowl.

  15. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.

  16. Serve the stir‑fry alongside steamed white rice, using a wooden spoon or spatula to plate.

Tips while you cook

Marinate beef
Let the coated beef rest for about 15 minutes before stir‑frying.
Broccoli timing
Stir‑fry the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until bright‑green and just tender.
Combine beef at the end
Return the cooked beef to the wok and stir‑fry for an additional minute to combine flavors.
High‑heat wok
Heat the wok over high heat before adding oil and ingredients for quick searing.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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