Description
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef slices and crisp broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It’s healthier and tastier than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam or blanch broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water or broth.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil if needed. Pour in sauce and let simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return beef and broccoli to the pan. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas for more veggies.
- Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for variation.
- Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce to make it gluten-free.
- Don’t overcook the beef—just a quick sear keeps it tender.
- Serve with jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
