Description
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese take-out right to your kitchen. This quick stir-fry features tender slices of beef paired with crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a rich and savory sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying meal that’s not only healthier than take-out but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it over steaming rice or toss it with noodles for a complete and flavorful dining experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 head broccoli (cut into bite-size florets)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice beef thinly against the grain and marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Steam broccoli for about 1 minute until tender, then transfer to a plate.
- Heat oil in a skillet; cook marinated beef until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger; stir to release flavors.
- Return broccoli to the skillet, pour in sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg