Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

About this recipe

This classic takeaway dish is easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. Thinly sliced rump is coated in a little cornflour so it stays tender, then quickly stir-fried with broccoli and tossed in a savoury oyster sauce. Serve over steamed jasmine rice.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cook the rice following the packet instructions.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon cornflour and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Mix the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, remaining cornflour and 125 ml water in a jug.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Heat half the oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the beef in two batches for 1–2 minutes until browned. Set aside.

   2 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the remaining oil and the broccoli with 2 tablespoons water. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender.

   3 min

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then return the beef and pour in the sauce. Toss for 1 minute until glossy and thickened.

   1 min

7. 7

   Step 7

   Serve straight away over rice.