Saucy Beef with Broccoli and Carrots
Beef with Broccoli and Carrots is one of my favorite dishes to eat, but some of the dishes I’ve tried are not saucy enough to my liking.
I don’t know if this dish should be on the dry side, but hey, it depends to the one who will consume the dish, yes? I love saucy dishes. I love that moment when I can see my white rice all coated with sauce.
I’ve tried different recipes of beef with broccoli and carrots – one of them needs marinating, one of them needs blanching or steaming of broccoli and carrots. I mean, it’s not that complicated but maybe we can make it quicker? You know, when you are starving but still want to eat a delicious meal?
In this recipe, I’ve stir-fried the broccoli and carrots for a few minutes until they are tender, and then I removed them from the pan. The beef is added next and then the stir-fry sauce mixture. It is very easy and quick. Before cooking this, make sure you have cooked your rice because I know you’ll need an extra serving. 😉 If you don’t want to eat white rice with this one, this is also good with quinoa. Hmm, cauliflower rice? Maybe.
For me, this is the BEST Beef with Broccoli and Carrots I’ve ever made and tasted. And I hope you will love this version, too. If you don’t want a saucy version, you can divide the stir-fry sauce in half.
I hope you can try the recipe and let me know. I’ve shared a video on my YouTube channel. Please don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. See you there! 😉
I am bringing this delicious dish at Fiesta Friday #315. Thank you to our host, Angie, and to her co-host this week, Antonia @ Zoale.
Saucy Beef with Broccoli and Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cooking
- 500 g good cut of beef thinly sliced
- About 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 carrot sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds optional
- Cooked white rice
For the stir-fry sauce:
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) soy sauce
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix all ingredients for the stir-fry sauce. Set aside until ready to use.
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In a pan or skillet over medium-high heat, add about 1 tbsp of cooking oil. When the oil is hot enough, add broccoli and carrots. Stir fry until veggies are tender – this may take about 2 minutes, depending on the cut of your veggies.
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When the veggies are cooked, remove them from the pan and transfer to a plate.
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In the same pan over high heat, add about 1 tbsp of cooking oil. Next, add the beef in one layer if possible. If not, do it in batches. Cook the beef until no longer pink, making sure to turn the beef from time to time to cook evenly.
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When the beef is cooked, add the stir fry sauce. Mix and simmer over low heat until desired consistency is achieved. (Note: The sauce with thicken more once it cools down.)
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You can also do a taste test at this point then adjust accordingly.
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When you are satisfied with the consistency and taste of your sauce, you can add the veggies. Just mix to coat the veggies evenly.
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Turn off the heat and add the toasted sesame seeds if using.
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This is best enjoyed with white rice.
Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
I am also sharing this at
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14 Comments
Andrea
Dear Jhuls, I have been drawing great inspiration to cook from all your Fiesta Friday recipes and I would like to add that this Saucy Beef with broccoli and carrots recipe just hit the top of my favourites dish. I am a vegan and I had to replace the beef with Tofu and cottage cheese and it tasted as scrumptious as it would be. The combination and aroma it renders when it eaten with rice is beautiful.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Omg!! You made my day! Thanks a lot for your wonderful comment. I was also thinking of replacing beef with tofu since I am trying to minimize in eating meat these days. I will need to try tofu next time. Thank you for trying the recipe. Wishing you are enjoying the week.😊
astrongcoffee
This looks lovely. Thanks for sharing
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you – it was amazing! Take care!
helenfern
A beautiful, colorful dish! Thanks for sharing at last week’s What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you this week – and have a fabulous day!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I think you’d love this, Helen. Thanks for stopping by.
nancyc
What a delicious-looking, colorful dish! I love saucy foods too! 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yay! That means you will love this, too. Thank, Nancy. Stay safe!
Irene
I want to try this dish soon; well deserved feature at Fiesta Friday, Jhuls!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Irene. I am glad you liked this dish. 🙂 Stay safe!
Donna
Oh this looks so good! I love all the colours, totally my kinda dinner!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
You would love this, Donna. I am sure 😀 Thanks for stopping by.
Antonia
I’m going to make this tomorrow, it looks delicious! Thank you for bringing this hearty and scrumptious dish to Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hi, Antonia. Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by. Take care!