Name: Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak, or other cuts); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional); 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 head broccoli (cut into bite-size florets); 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)

Description

A comforting classic that features tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak, or other cuts)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 head broccoli (cut into bite-size florets)
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons ginger (minced)

Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and trim your broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and ginger.
Marinate the beef: Combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare your sauce: Mix together chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
Stir-fry the beef: Heat peanut oil in a large skillet, add marinated beef, and sear without moving for about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté garlic and ginger: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Combine everything: Return beef to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve: Adjust seasonings if necessary and enjoy!

Notes

Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Chinese, Beef, Broccoli, Stir-fry, Comfort Food