Description
This recipe for Chinese Beef Broccoli offers a delicious and quick way to enjoy a restaurant-style favorite at home. It features tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the sliced beef, toss to coat, and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Blanch the Broccoli: In a pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli florets for about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the hot pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Ginger: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked beef back to the pan. Toss in the blanched broccoli and pour in the beef broth or water. Stir well to combine.
- Thicken the Sauce: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the Chinese Beef and Broccoli over a bed of cooked rice.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for best results.
- Marinate beef longer for deeper flavor.
- Experiment with different sauces like teriyaki or hoisin.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
- Adjust spiciness with chilies or red pepper flakes.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A