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Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli

Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli: Easy 30‑Minute Dinner


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Balanced

Description

A quick, restaurant‑style beef and broccoli stir‑fry that uses beef tips, fresh broccoli, garlic, soy sauce, and grape juice for a balanced, savory‑sweet sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect over rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound beef tips, sliced thinly
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grape juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix beef tips with soy sauce, grape juice, and cornstarch; marinate 15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add beef; brown 3‑4 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli and beef broth; cook 5‑7 minutes until broccoli tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Season with salt and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra crisp broccoli
  • steam briefly before adding. Adjust grape juice for desired sweetness. Use low‑sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir‑fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese‑American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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