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Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Crystal Archer @Kinda Sorta Simple
This is a perfect dish for anyone who wants a delicious dinner that takes little time and is versatile enough to use up leftover vegetables from the fridge.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

BEEF MARINADE:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

STIR FRY SAUCE:

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

MAIN INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb shrimp deveined and shelled
  • 4 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl whisk together beef marinade ingredients: soy sauce, cornstarch, ground pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, and water. You can either let the beef marinade for up to an hour in the fridge or begin to stir fry right away.
  • In a small bowl whisk together stir fry sauce: cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add beef and cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In same pan heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat and add shrimp. Cook stirring occasionally until pink, then add onion and broccoli and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  • Whisk then add stir fry sauce into pan and stir well. When sauce begins to thicken add beef and stir until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds, green onion, and optional red pepper flakes.

Notes

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4 servings
Keyword Asian, Beef, easy weeknight dinner