Description
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a vibrant, savory dish that combines tender flank steak with crisp broccoli in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick recipe offers the irresistible taste of takeout right at home. With its delightful blend of umami and freshness, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add sliced flank steak and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
- Toss in broccoli florets along with beef broth. Cover and steam for an additional 2-3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour any remaining marinade into the pan, stirring everything together until well-coated and glossy. Cook for another minute.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg