Beef & broccoli stir-fry

By Jamie Oliver

A delicious beef stir-fry recipe with purple sprouting broccoli – a quick and tasty meal.

Ingredients

• 200g purple sprouting broccoli
• 1 red onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 5cm piece of ginger
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 x 300g quality sirloin steaks
• olive oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the broccoli into a heatproof bowl with a pinch of sea salt, then cover with boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Peel and finely slice the onion and garlic, and peel and finely chop the ginger. Finely slice the chilli and cut the lime into wedges.

3. 3

   Pound the coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Slice the steaks into finger-sized strips, then sprinkle over the spice mixture and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Place a wok or large frying pan on a hight heat. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of olive oil, add the onions, garlic and ginger, then fry for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Drop in the seasoned beef and fry for 2 minutes, then add the broccoli and fry for a further 2 minutes, stirring all the time.

7. 7

   Pour in the soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, then toss to coat.

8. 8

   Delicious served with egg noodles or steamed rice, and with some fresh chilli scattered on top and a good squeeze of lime juice.