Pacific Garlic-Pepper Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry – Authentic Nauru Recipe
High-heat island wok stir-fry of tender peppered beef and crisp greens.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇷 Nauru (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Thinly sliced beef sirloin, Broccoli florets, Carrots, Garlic, Cracked black pepper
Ingredients for Pacific Garlic-Pepper Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thinly sliced beef sirloin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Nauru seasoning (cracked black pepper, oyster/soy glaze, ginger)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add thinly sliced beef sirloin and broccoli florets along with cracked black pepper, oyster/soy glaze, ginger, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with carrots and serve straight from the skillet.