Best Apricot Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Recipes

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BEEF BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry image

My family often requests this tasty beef and broccoli stir fry. It's great because it combines tender beef and nutritious vegetables in one dish. We enjoy this broccoli beef recipe year-round but especially in summer, when I grow my own broccoli and onions. Plus, it doesn't heat up the kitchen. -Ruth Stahl, Shepherd, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup water, divided
1 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Mix garlic powder and 2 tablespoons each cornstarch and water; toss with beef. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and the remaining cornstarch and water until smooth., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to pan. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Beef And Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe by Tasty image

It's your favorite take-out dish, but made exactly to your liking. And just like the classic Chinese-American dish, this recipe works great as leftovers when reheated in a microwave or over the stove. If you want to freshen it up, just chop up and throw in whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, like onions, bell peppers, or even water chestnuts.

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 head broccoli, cut into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) florets
½ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sirloin steak, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and ginger until the meat is evenly covered in the marinade.
  • Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Dump in the meat and marinade and sear each side until golden brown.
  • Transfer the meat to a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Place the broccoli into the hot skillet and sauté until the broccoli has just started to brown, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Let it steam for 2 minutes, until the broccoli has softened.
  • Remove the lid and toss in the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the steak back into the pan and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat and serve on a bed of brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams

THE BEST EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry image

I clipped this recipe from Taste of Home magazine several years ago and have found it to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. It is credited to Ruth Stahl. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
hot cooked rice, for serving
toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Add beef and toss.
  • In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
  • Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Return beef to pan.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 731.4, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3.5

SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Spicy Apricot Chicken Stir-Fry image

Crushed red pepper flakes, canned apricots, pineapple chunks and frozen stir-fry veggies make for a quick, easy and delicious meal. Serve with your favorite rice recipe. I recommend coconut rice.

Provided by Teri Carrillo-Fox

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
3 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir together apricot juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until the cornstarch has dissolved; set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in ginger, and cook until it begins turns golden brown, about 10 seconds. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken turns white and begins to firm. Stir in the stir-fry vegetables, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are hot.
  • Stir in the apricots, pineapple chunks, and apricot juice mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until the sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Stir in green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 529.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CHICKEN APRICOT STIR-FRY



Chicken Apricot Stir-Fry image

This sweet, fruity sauce goes very well with chicken. It's a great dish for two, but the recipe is easily adjusted to serve more. -Lori Lockrey, Sacrborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup fresh snow peas
6 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 3 minutes. Add the snow peas, preserves, water, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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