Description
A flavorful family favorite, this Cozy Chinese Beef and Broccoli is easy to prepare and can be on your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 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 apple juice (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
- Marinate the Beef: Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips, mix with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch, and let it marinate.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam the broccoli in a skillet with water until bright green and tender-crisp, then set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat peanut oil in the skillet, sear the marinated beef until charred, then add garlic and ginger. Stir in the broccoli.
- Make Sauce: Mix chicken stock, apple juice, soy sauces, and brown sugar; pour into the skillet and stir until thickened.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice against the grain for tender beef. Consider marinating the night before for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef and broccoli, easy dinner, stir fry, Chinese cuisine, family meal