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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Savory Chinese Beef and Broccoli in 30 Minutes or Less

A quick and healthy homemade Chinese Beef and Broccoli dish, packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or skirt steak as an alternative
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for tenderizing and thickening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda optional traditional tenderizer
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken or Beef Stock homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or white sugar if needed
For the Veggies
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets consider adding carrots or snap peas
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Steamer basket

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together chicken or beef stock, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar to prepare your stir-fry sauce; set aside.
  3. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a skillet and steam the broccoli for about 1 minute until vibrant green and tender but still crisp; set aside.
  4. Heat peanut oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for about 30 seconds until browned.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. This infuses the dish with warm flavors.
  6. Return steamed broccoli to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and stir to combine everything. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients ahead of time for even cooking and ensure high heat when stir-frying to lock in moisture. Optionally, add chili oil for extra heat before serving.

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