Description
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that you can easily recreate at home. Tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce come together to make a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Additional:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Toss the sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Sear the marinated beef for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the broccoli: In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté broccoli for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and beef broth. Cover and steam for another 2 minutes.
- Combine everything: Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- To keep the beef tender, slice it thinly against the grain and avoid overcooking.
- For a lower-sodium version, use reduced-sodium soy sauce.
- You can add bell peppers or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
