My tasty prime rib beef and broccoli stir fry is wok-fried to perfection using tender strips of leftover prime rib! This easy recipe marinates the beef strips until they reach the ultimate tender texture! Tossed with tender-crisp broccoli florets and a take-out style sauce, the dish will surely be your new post-holiday favorite!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Leftover Ideas, Main Dish
Mix the 2 tablespoon portion of 3 tablespoon cornstarch with an equal 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add the sliced 1-1½ lbs prime rib roast pieces and toss until well coated. Set aside.
3 tablespoon cornstarch, 1-1½ lbs prime rib roast
Make The Beef Broccoli Sauce
Combine the sauce ingredients: ½ cup water, ½ tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ cup oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
½ cup water, ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup oyster sauce, ½ tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, 3 tablespoon cornstarch
Wok Fry The Beef & Broccoli
Melt the 2 tablespoon beef tallow in your wok over medium-high heat. Once sizzling, add the marinated beef strips.
2 tablespoon beef tallow
Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned, but some medium-rare pink color remains. *See notes: If your broccoli is pre-cooked, your finishing time will be just minutes.
Add the chopped 1 lb broccoli florets and stir fry with the beef until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
1 lb broccoli florets
Add Sauce, Cook, Then Serve
Whisk the sauce to combine, then pour over your stir fry. Mix and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve immediately over rice or fried noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Prep the beef. Slice your leftover prime rib (or roast beef, or steak) into even-sized pieces so that they cook quickly and evenly.
Use fresh broccoli. The texture and flavor will both be better!
Make it quick. To cook this dish quickly, put the chopped broccoli florets into a microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and steam on high heat for 4-5 minutes to pre-cook the broccoli.
Keep it hot. You'll want to cook on the upper end of medium-high and adjust your heat up to high if needed to stir fry the dish in a really hot wok or skillet.
Adjust your sauce consistency. Add a bit more cornstarch (make a slurry with an equal amount of cold water) to thicken as needed, or a bit of water or broth to thin as desired.
Storing & Reheating:
Allow any leftovers to cool completely, then transfer into an airtight storage container. Keep refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze leftover beef and broccoli in a shallow, airtight freezer storage container or freezer bag. Use within 3-4 months at most. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat single servings in the microwave on high power for 1 minute, stir and continue heating in 30-second intervals until warm. For larger portions heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Fry until heated to your satisfaction.