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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Chinese Beef and Broccoli: Quick, Healthy Takeout at Home

Enjoy a quick, healthy take on Chinese Beef and Broccoli, a beloved classic made easily at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak can substitute with sirloin or skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups broccoli florets blanched
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce for a vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth for enhanced flavor
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim the flank steak and slice thinly against the grain. Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil; marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Bring water to a boil, add broccoli florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice water.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook half the marinated beef for 3-4 minutes until browned; remove and repeat with remaining beef.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water/broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return beef and broccoli to skillet, toss for 1-2 minutes until coated with sauce. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate beef well, slice against the grain, and be careful not to overcook the broccoli for optimal texture.

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