Description
A simple and delicious recipe for classic Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir fry, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or other tender cut of beef
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing vinegar (or dry sherry vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- For tender beef, slightly freeze flank or skirt steak for 20-30 minutes, then slice thinly (1/8-inch) against the grain. In a bowl, combine beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and optional baking soda. Toss to coat evenly and set aside to marinate.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing vinegar (or grape juice), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until browned but still pink inside. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of peanut oil to the hot wok. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed.
- Whisk the sauce mixture again and pour it into the wok with the broccoli. Stir as the sauce thickens within 1-2 minutes. Return the seared beef to the wok and toss gently to coat everything with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until beef is cooked through and tender. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese Beef Broccoli Stir, Beef Stir Fry, Broccoli Recipe