Chinese Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe is a classic stir-fry that combines tender beef slices with crisp broccoli florets in a savory, flavorful sauce. It’s a quick and delicious dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or other cut (*see footnote 1)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional) (*see footnote 1)
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (*footnote 2)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil) (*Footnote 3)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef against the grain, marinate with soy sauce, oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Steam the Broccoli: Steam broccoli until tender, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Cook marinated beef until browned. Add garlic, ginger, broccoli, and sauce. Stir until thickened.
- Serve: Transfer everything to a plate and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the sauce’s sweetness by adding more or less sugar, according to your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese Beef and Broccoli, Beef Stir-Fry, Chinese Stir-Fry, Beef and Broccoli Recipe