A delicious and savory dish featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli, stir-fried in a flavorful sauce.
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Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Description
A delicious and savory dish featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli, stir-fried in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb boneless flank steak, skirt steak, or other cut
- 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonpeanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda (Optional)
- 1/2 cupchicken stock (or beef stock)
- 2 tablespoonsShaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 teaspoondark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoonsbrown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
- 1 tablespoonpeanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoonsginger, minced
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks. Transfer to a small bowl. Add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Gently mix well by hand until all the slices are coated with a thin layer of sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
- Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
- Add 1/4 cup water into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the water begins to boil. Add the broccoli and cover. Steam until the broccoli just turns tender and the water evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer broccoli to a plate. Wipe the pan with a paper towel held in a pair of tongs if there’s any water left.
- Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Heat over medium high heat until hot. Spread the steak in a single layer. Allow to cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until the bottom side is browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and cook until the surface is lightly charred and the inside is still pink.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Stir a few times to release the flavor and fragrance.
- Return the broccoli to the pan. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour it into the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer everything to a plate immediately. Serve hot as a main dish.
Notes
For a more tender beef, consider marinating for longer.
Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger according to your taste preference.
Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 30g
