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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Savory Chinese Beef and Broccoli – A Healthier Takeout Delight

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a healthy, quick stir-fry that brings classic takeout flavors right to your kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank or skirt steak slice against the grain into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for marinating
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock or beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the flank or skirt steak against the grain into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a nonstick skillet and steam the broccoli florets for about 1 minute until bright green.
  4. Heat peanut oil in the skillet and sear the marinated beef for about 30 seconds each side until browned.
  5. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir until fragrant, then add broccoli and pour the sauce over.
  6. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, then serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easily adaptable; use tamari to make gluten-free, and mix in other favorite vegetables as desired.

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