Description
Beef and Broccoli is a delightful stir-fry dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine into your kitchen in under 30 minutes. Tender slices of beef are marinated to perfection and quickly cooked with fresh broccoli in a savory sauce that combines oyster and soy sauce, creating a rich taste that rivals any takeout. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also nutritious, packed with protein and vitamins, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 1 lb broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced flank steak with baking soda, Shaoxing vinegar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, water, and cornstarch. Mix well and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the stir-fry sauce: In another bowl, mix oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch until combined.
- Boil broccoli: Heat water in a pot until boiling; add broccoli for 1-2 minutes then drain.
- Cook the beef: In a hot wok or skillet with cooking oil, sear the marinated beef until browned on both sides; remove from pan.
- Stir-fry: Add more oil to the skillet; sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add boiled broccoli and cook briefly before returning beef to the pan along with stir-fry sauce. Toss everything together until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg