Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)
Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花) is a beloved dish that brings the flavors of your favorite take-out right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender beef marinated to perfection, paired with crisp broccoli in a savory brown sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this healthier alternative to traditional take-out meals, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve over fluffy rice or alongside noodles for a satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 head broccoli
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- Brown sugar and cornstarch for the sauce
Instructions
- Marinate beef: Slice flank steak thinly against the grain and mix with soy sauce, oil, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Combine stock, soy sauces, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Steam broccoli: Boil water in a skillet, add broccoli, cover to steam for 1 minute, then set aside.
- Cook beef: Heat oil in the skillet; cook beef until browned on both sides, then add garlic and ginger.
- Combine: Return broccoli to the skillet, pour in the sauce, stir until thickened, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg