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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

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This Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. It’s a delicious, restaurant-quality dish ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or 1 tsp chili paste
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef dry and toss with cornstarch to coat lightly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and beef broth to make the sauce.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil if needed and stir-fry broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Return beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or sugar, and add chili flakes if desired.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Marinate beef for 15–30 minutes in soy, garlic, and sesame oil for deeper flavor.
  • Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas for extra vegetables.
  • Use coconut aminos and reduce sugar for a healthier version.
  • Thicken sauce more with additional cornstarch slurry if desired.
  • Use thawed and drained frozen broccoli if fresh isn’t available.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg