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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Savory Chinese Beef and Broccoli: Quick & Healthy Homemade Delight

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is a quick and healthy dinner option that captures the essence of take-out in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or Skirt Steak, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for coating the beef
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda optional for tenderizing
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or White Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock or Beef Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets or substitute with carrots, red peppers, or snap peas
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Steaming Basket

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thinly slicing flank steak against the grain. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Allow it to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. While the beef marinates, whisk together chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Bring about an inch of water to a boil in a skillet. Add broccoli florets to steam for about 1 minute until bright green and just tender. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, heat a splash of peanut oil over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and let it sear for about 2 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for another minute.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing quickly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the steamed broccoli to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir to coat. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.

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