Description
Craving a quick dinner that feels like takeout but is healthier and faster? *Chinese Beef and Broccoli* is your go-to weeknight winner! This saucy stir-fry brings together tender marinated beef and crisp broccoli, tossed in a glossy garlic-soy sauce that clings to every bite. It’s a high-protein, low-fuss recipe that hits the sweet spot between fast food and home-cooked satisfaction. Perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or even lunchbox ideas. If you’re searching for easy recipes, dinner ideas, or food ideas packed with flavor, this dish checks every box!
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, and optional baking soda. Mix well and let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauces, cornstarch, broth, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli with a splash of water and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, heat remaining oil over high heat. Sear marinated beef in batches until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. Lower heat slightly. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Return beef and broccoli to the pan. Pour in the sauce, toss everything together, and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
7. Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For ultra-tender beef, don’t skip the baking soda in the marinade—it mimics that restaurant texture.
Stir the sauce just before pouring it into the pan to keep the cornstarch from settling.
Use high heat for searing the beef quickly and locking in flavor without drying it out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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