Description
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick, easy, and healthier version of your favorite takeout dish. Tender beef strips, crisp broccoli florets, and a deeply savory sauce come together in under 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable or avocado oil
1/3 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and combine with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and water or broth. Set aside.
3. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
4. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, then sear beef in batches until browned, about 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
5. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then return the beef and add broccoli. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry everything until the sauce thickens and evenly coats.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil, serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Thinly slicing the beef against the grain helps keep it tender.
Blanching the broccoli keeps it crisp and vibrant before stir-frying.
You can double the sauce if you like extra to spoon over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chinese beef and broccoli, stir fry, easy dinner