Description
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a delightful stir-fry that brings the iconic flavors of Asian cuisine into your home kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce that ties everything together. In just 30 minutes, you can create a healthy alternative to take-out, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve over fluffy rice or noodles for an authentic experience that your family will adore. With its customizable options and delicious taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 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
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. Marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all listed sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Steam broccoli in a nonstick skillet until tender-crisp; remove and set aside.
- Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated beef until browned.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; stir briefly to release flavors.
- Return broccoli to the skillet, add the sauce, and stir until thickened. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg