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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

This quick and easy beef and broccoli recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes, featuring tender velveted beef and crisp broccoli coated in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef & Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs Beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch for velveting
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Water or Broth for steaming/sautéing
For the Beef and Broccoli Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Broth beef or chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce optional, for umami flavor
  • 1-2 tbsp Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ginger fresh minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 tsp Vinegar rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch for slurry
  • 2 tbsp Water cold, for slurry
For Stir-Frying
  • 2 tbsp Oil high heat oil like canola, vegetable, or peanut
  • Garnish sliced scallions and optional red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

Prep and Velvet the Beef
    Make the Sauce and Slurry
      Blanch the Broccoli
        Cook the Beef
          Build the Flavor Base
            Add the Sauce
              Combine and Finish

                Nutrition

                Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15g

                Notes

                Master the velveting technique for tender beef by marinating with cornstarch. Steam broccoli briefly to keep it crisp. For variations, add heat with red pepper flakes or other veggies like carrots. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of liquid to prevent drying. Reheat on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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