Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of homemade Chinese Beef and Broccoli! This classic dish features tender flank steak and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory sauce, delivering a taste of Beijing’s bustling street markets right to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to serve with rice or noodles. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make meal that promises delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- Optional: Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, marinate sliced beef with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated beef to the wok in a single layer; sear until browned (about 2-3 minutes), then stir-fry until fully cooked.
- Toss in broccoli florets and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and a splash of water; pour over beef and broccoli while stirring until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg