Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Estimated $9.25 recipe · $4.62 per serving (US / USD)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a glossy ginger-garlic sauce.
The recipe
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a glossy ginger-garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 300g lean beef strips
- 250g broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 spring onion
Estimated recipe cost
$9.25 for 2 servings · $4.62 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g lean beef stripsPlanning assumption · $10.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $6.61 |
| 250g broccoli floretsPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 340 g · Uses 250g | $1.47 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 tbsp gingerPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 100 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 6g | $0.15 |
| 3 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.17 |
| 1 tsp honeyPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 340 g · 1 tsp ≈ 7g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp cornflourRetail benchmark · $1.97 / 2268 g · Retail reference · 1 tsp ≈ 2.7g | $0.00 |
| 1 tbsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.41 |
| 1 spring onionPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.14 |
| Estimated total | $9.25 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Toss beef with a little cornflour and soy.
- Sear the beef in sesame oil over high heat 2–3 min; set aside.
- Stir-fry broccoli, garlic and ginger with a splash of water for 4 min.
- Return the beef, add remaining soy and honey, toss until glossy and serve.
Recipe notes
Velveting the beef in cornflour keeps it tender like a takeaway.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 42g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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