Description
Savory Chinese beef and broccoli stir-fry delivers a perfect balance of tender meat and crisp vegetables in one delightful dish. Rich soy-infused flavors and quick cooking technique make this classic comfort meal a swift dinner solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare beef by coating with soy sauce and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Spread marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until exterior turns golden brown and meat is fully cooked.
- Remove beef from pan and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining oil and quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the skillet, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant green color and maintain a crisp texture.
- Reunite cooked beef with broccoli in the skillet. Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth in a separate bowl, then pour the mixture over the ingredients.
- Thoroughly blend all components and allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, creating a glossy coating that clings to the beef and broccoli. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Transfer the stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice, creating a delectable and authentic Chinese-inspired meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth.
- Choose lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich flavor and protein content.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for extra heat and complexity if you enjoy spicier stir-fry dishes.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch-coated protein to maintain authentic texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg