Go Back
Print

Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400
A classic Chinese dish featuring tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

Beef

  • 1 lb flank steak ((skirt steak, or other cut))

Sauce

  • 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 head broccoli ((cut to bite-size florets))
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
  • 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 2 teaspoons ginger ((minced))

Instructions 

  • Slice the beef against the grain and marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Steam broccoli in boiling water for about 1 minute, then transfer to a plate.
  • Cook the beef in a hot skillet until lightly charred and pink inside.
  • Add garlic and ginger, then return broccoli and pour in the sauce. Cook until thickened.
  • Serve hot as a main dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the beef marinate longer if time allows.
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: beef