Description
Beef and Broccoli is a classic Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets in a savory garlic and soy-based sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, beef broth, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger (if using) for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam for another 2-3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet.
- Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice if desired.
Notes
- Slicing the beef thinly against the grain helps it stay tender.
- Swap broccoli for other vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas if desired.
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
