Description
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender flank steak, vibrant broccoli, and a savory sauce that’s sure to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy recipe brings the taste of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- Water (as needed for steaming)
Instructions
- Slice flank steak into thin strips against the grain. Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add beef strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef in batches until browned (3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli and a splash of water; cover to steam for about 2-3 minutes until bright green.
- Pour remaining marinade over the mixture; stir continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg