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BEST Chinese Beef and Broccoli

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in your own kitchen. Tender beef slices and crisp-tender broccoli florets are coated in a savory sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for beef marinade
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for beef marinade
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or dry sherry) (for beef marinade
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for beef marinade
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger for beef marinade
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for beef marinade
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water for steaming broccoli
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger for sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Cooked white rice, brown rice, or noodles, for serving
  • Sesame seeds optional
  • Chopped green onions optional

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula or Stir-frying Utensil
  • Pot or Rice Cooker (for serving with rice)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar (or dry sherry), sesame oil, ground ginger, and black pepper.
  2. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Cut the broccoli into even-sized florets.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in your wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until they start to turn bright green.
  6. Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan, cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
  7. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  9. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok or skillet over high heat.
  10. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until it's browned and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary.
  11. Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  12. Pour the sauce into the pan and bring it to a simmer, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken quickly.
  13. Add the cooked broccoli to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
  14. Serve immediately over cooked white rice, brown rice, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Notes

Use high heat for stir-frying. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Adjust the sauce to your liking by adding more soy sauce, oyster sauce, or brown sugar. Other vegetables such as sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas can be added. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through. For Spicy Beef and Broccoli, add more red pepper flakes or sriracha. For Garlic Beef and Broccoli, double or triple the amount of garlic.