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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

A fast, satisfying weeknight classic featuring tender beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a savory sauce, perfect for a quick takeout-style dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak, or other cut) Use a tender cut for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For coating the beef.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional) Helps tenderize the beef.
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce For extra color and flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 1 head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, minced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks.
  2. Transfer to a small bowl, add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
Cooking
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add broccoli and cover, steaming until just tender (about 1 minute). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Wipe the pan and add oil, heating it over medium high heat. Spread the marinated beef in a single layer.
  4. Cook without touching for 30 seconds, flip and cook until lightly charred and still pink inside.
  5. Add garlic and ginger; stir a few times to release the flavors.
  6. Return the broccoli to the pan, stir the sauce and pour it over. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
  7. Transfer everything to a plate and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles, and sprinkle with sesame seeds or scallions. Offer soy sauce or chili oil at the table for additional flavor.