Ginger Beef and Broccoli-Cabbage Stir-Fry
This quick Chinese-inspired stir-fry leans into seasonal broccoli, mushrooms, and cabbage with tender beef shaved steak for speed. It is savory, gingery, glossy, and full of texture from crisp-tender vegetables and silky sauce over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- Kroger® Beef Shaved Steak 14 oz $7.49
- Broccoli Bunch 1 lb, cut into small florets with stems peeled and sliced $2.49
- Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $2.50
- Green Cabbage 1/2 lb, shredded $0.99
- Jumbo White Onions 1/2 lb, thinly sliced $0.99
- Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger $3.99
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced $0.69
- Green Onions 2 stalks, sliced on a bias $1.19
- pantry: neutral oil 2 tablespoons
- pantry: soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- pantry: oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
- pantry: rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
- pantry: honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon
- pantry: cornstarch 2 teaspoons
- pantry: cooked rice 2 cups cooked
Instructions
- Prep everything before cooking: cut 1 lb broccoli bunch into small florets and peel and slice the stems, thinly slice 1/2 lb jumbo white onion, shred 1/2 lb green cabbage, mince 3 garlic cloves, finely chop 1 tablespoon peeled ginger, slice 2 green onion stalks on a bias, and open 14 oz beef shaved steak so it is not clumped together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add the 14 oz beef shaved steak in a loose layer and sear quickly for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring just enough to brown the edges while keeping some tender texture. Transfer the beef to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the hot skillet. Add the sliced 1/2 lb onion and the broccoli florets and stems. Stir-fry 3 minutes so the broccoli brightens and picks up some blistered spots.
- Add the 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms and 1/2 lb shredded cabbage. Stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes more until the mushrooms soften and the cabbage wilts slightly while still keeping a little bite.
- Add the minced 3 garlic cloves and the 1 tablespoon chopped ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the browned 14 oz beef shaved steak and any juices to the pan.
- Pour in the prepared soy-oyster sauce and toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and coats the beef and vegetables. Add the sliced 2 green onions and toss once more.
- Serve over 2 cups cooked rice. For plating, spoon rice into a shallow bowl, pile the beef and vegetable stir-fry high in the center, and let the glossy sauce pool lightly around the rice. Finish with a few extra green onion slices on top for fresh color.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, including rice. Estimated macros: 34g protein, 46g carbs, 28g fat, 6g fiber. Balanced and satisfying with a strong vegetable-to-protein ratio.
Drink pairing: For wine, try Pinot Noir if you want a soft red that will not overpower the ginger-soy flavors, or Chardonnay if you prefer a rounder white with the savory mushrooms.