Description
A classic Chinese dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. This homemade version captures the essence of take-out but is healthier and tastier.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 lb boneless flank steak, skirt steak, or other cut
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional)
For the 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
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef, marinate with soy sauce, oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Combine chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- Cook the Broccoli: Steam broccoli until tender, then set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Sear marinated beef until browned. Add garlic and ginger.
- Combine: Add broccoli back to the pan, pour in sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a more tender beef, consider adding baking soda to the marinade.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of sugar used.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese beef and broccoli, beef and broccoli recipe, homemade beef and broccoli
