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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

25-Minute Chinese Beef and Broccoli That Beats Takeout

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A classic Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or other cut
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional)
  • 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 to bite-size florets
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, minced

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef against the grain into thin slices or sticks. Transfer to a bowl and add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Steam broccoli with water in a skillet for 1 minute until tender. Remove and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in the skillet, add beef, and cook until browned. Flip and cook the other side.
  5. Add garlic and ginger, stir briefly to release flavor.
  6. Return broccoli to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir until thickened.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use flank steak for best tenderness.
  • Dark soy sauce adds color but can be substituted with regular soy sauce.
  • Adjust sugar to taste.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg