Description
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe is a classic stir-fry dish that combines tender slices of flank steak with crisp broccoli florets in a savory sauce. Serve over steamed white rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), sesame oil, ground ginger, and white pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (up to 1 hour).
- Prepare the Broccoli: Cut the broccoli into florets. Blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then shock in ice water. Drain.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry beef until cooked, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Aromatics: Add more oil, stir-fry garlic and ginger.
- Stir-Fry the Broccoli: Add broccoli to the wok and heat through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour sauce into the wok, simmer to thicken.
- Combine and Finish: Return beef to the wok, coat with sauce, cook until heated through.
- Serve: Serve over rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chinese Beef and Broccoli, Beef Stir-Fry, Chinese Stir-Fry, Broccoli Recipe, Asian Cuisine
