20 minute Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Looking for a quick, healthy, and protein-packed weeknight dinner? This 20-Minute Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is your answer! Packed with fresh ginger flavor and tender skillet-cooked beef, it comes together fast and keeps your taste buds happy.  I love adding broccoli to simple skillet meals like this, and it is one of my favorite vegetables to use in easy weeknight broccoli recipes.

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Why You Will Love This Ginger Beef and Broccoli

As a nutritionist, I love meals that are high in protein, made with real ingredients, and simple enough for busy families. This has quickly become one of my favorite beef recipes for busy weeknights because it delivers big flavor in just 20 minutes!! 

• Super Quick – Ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
• High Protein – Beef provides a satisfying boost of protein to fuel your day.
• Flavor-Packed – Fresh ginger, garlic, and a tangy homemade sauce make every bite delicious.
• Family Friendly – Kids and adults alike will love this easy stir fry.
• Flexible – Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or try my 10-Minute Easy Rice hack for a no-fuss side.

How to make 20 minute Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry:

1. Start by heating your preferred cooking oil, such as coconut or avocado, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tender sirloin tips and sauté until browned and slightly caramelized.
2.  Next, toss in chopped broccoli along with fresh grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté everything for a few minutes until the broccoli is bright green and still crisp.
3.  While the beef and broccoli cook, whisk together a simple sauce using coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari, a splash of sesame oil, a touch of rice vinegar, a hint of honey, and optional chili garlic sauce for heat.
4.  Once the beef is cooked through and the broccoli is tender-crisp, pour the sauce over everything in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and let it bubble for a minute or two to soak in the flavors.
5.  Serve this stir fry immediately over fluffy rice or cauliflower rice. For extra convenience, use my 10-Minute Easy Rice hack to save time without sacrificing taste.

Tips for Success

• Do Not Overcrowd the Pan – Cook in batches if needed to get a nice sear on the beef.
• Adjust Ginger to Taste – I love a lot of ginger, but feel free to adjust for your own flavor preference.
• Double for Bigger Appetites – This recipe serves 2 adults comfortably. For 4 large appetites, double it!!
• Keep It Gluten-Free – Use coconut aminos or GF tamari instead of soy sauce.

This stir fry is one of my favorite protein-packed meals that comes together quickly without compromising on flavor or nutrition. As a nutritionist, I love that it’s made with real ingredients and perfect for a busy week. You might even find yourself wishing you made extra because it is just that good!!!!

If you loved this easy ginger beef stir fry, you might also enjoy my 30-Minute Skillet Ground Beef Picadillo for another quick beef dinner, or try the Sticky Honey and Ginger Chicken Skillet if you are craving something sweet and savory with that same bold ginger flavor. 

Enjoy!!

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Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By Amy Rains

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 12 minutes mins

Total: 17 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ▢ 1.5 lbs top sirloin beef steak tips
• ▢ 3 cups fresh chopped broccoli
• ▢ 3 tbsp chopped fresh ginger, divided
• ▢ 1 clove minced garlic
• ▢ 1/3 cup coconut aminos or GF Tamari Soy Sauce
• ▢ 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ▢ 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• ▢ 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce*
• ▢ 1 tbsp honey
• ▢ 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• ▢ 1 tbsp arrowroot powder, optional

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Instructions 

• Before you begin, be sure beef and broccoli are prepared. Cut the steak into 1 inch cubes, and the broccoli into various sizes.
• Begin by heating a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, add coconut oil, 2 tbsp fresh ginger and garlic.
• Add beef and broccoli. Begin to sauté until sides of beef begin to brown (about 3-4 minutes), and reduce heat to medium.
• In a small bowl, whisk together sauce: soy sauce or coconut aminos, sesame oil, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ground ginger, honey and 1 tbsp fresh ginger. Toss into skillet and be sure to coat the beef.
• Let simmer another 5-8 minutes, or until beef is cooked to your liking. It takes approximately an additional 5 minutes to have medium – medium well cooked steak. If sauce is too thin, you can add 1 tbsp arrowroot starch to 1 tbsp water. Toss in to skillet, and cook until thickened.
• Serve hot, over rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Notes

*This is optional and sometimes hard to find. You can use hot sauce in it’s place like sriracha or buffalo hot sauce. You can also omit and just add 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper!

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 679mg, Potassium: 832mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 425IU, Vitamin C: 61mg, Calcium: 73mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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