Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
For any fan of Asian food, Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a classic. With Minute® Rice you can replicate the dish at home in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
- 1 lb beef flank steak, cut into strips
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
- 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts (optional)
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Instructions
This simple Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is perfect for satisfying that takeout craving after a long day. With Minute® Rice, you can make your own Asian-inspired meal, in just 20 minutes!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place steak strips in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch; toss to coat.
Step 3
Add orange juice and ginger to bowl. Stir until well blended.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak mixture and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until steak is cooked through. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 5
Stir in broccoli, water chestnuts and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring frequently.
Step 6
Serve beef and vegetable mixture over rice. Sprinkle with peanuts, if using.
Recipe Tip
To make slicing easier, place the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cutting it into strips.
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Takeout Without Going Out
Beef and broccoli is a classic Asian restaurant dish. It’s also easy to replicate at home with Minute® Instant Brown Rice! This surprisingly easy dish is great for beginners and experienced chefs alike and can be modified according to taste and preferences. The peanuts and ginger give this dish added flavor and texture alongside the crunchy water chestnuts. Together, they’ll make you feel like you’re in your favorite Asian restaurant.
Soy Sauce
Combined with the cornstarch in this recipe, the soy sauce and vegetable oil blend to create that mouth-watering glaze that we all know and love. Keep a bottle of soy sauce along with a couple of boxes of Minute® Rice handy for the next time you feel inspired to make an Asian-style meal. Try our Chinese Chicken and Rice Salad or Classic Fried Rice. You won’t be disappointed!
If you’re concerned about salt intake, there are plenty of low-sodium soy sauces available. Opting for a low-sodium soy sauce will help you cut back on salt and still achieve that Asian-style flavor you love.
Avoiding red meat? Try our Easy Teriyaki Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner or try our 15-Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner. There’s also this easy Red Beans and Rice recipe. Simply use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a vegetarian dish. You can also try our Microwave Egg Fried Rice for another vegetarian Asian option.
Ginger, Ginger, and More Ginger!
Not only does ginger provide amazing flavor, it also has unique health benefits that strengthen your immune system. The raw ginger combined with the orange juice in this recipe creates a unique, zesty flavor that takes this broccoli and beef dish to the next level. Try working ginger into more of your dinners and reap the benefits!
Other Meal Inspiration
If you’re in the mood for a fiesta, learn how to make our Mexican Rice Recipe.
