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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli That Delivers Big Flavor

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir-fry combines tender beef and crisp broccoli in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak, sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating beef
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large broccoli cut into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly minced
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thinly slice the flank steak or skirt steak against the grain. Combine in a bowl with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch, and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a splash of water. Add broccoli florets, cover, and steam for about 1 minute.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high, add peanut oil, then add marinated beef and sear for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return steamed broccoli to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir gently for about 1 minute until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate beef a day ahead. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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