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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli: Quick and Healthy Dinner

This homemade Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe is a healthier alternative to takeout, combining tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich brown sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound flank steak can be swapped with skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil vegetable oil is a good substitute
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch tenderizes beef
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda optional, helps tenderize
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock use homemade for better flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine dry sherry can replace it
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce essential for authenticity
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar adjust to taste
For the Veggie Component
  • 4 cups broccoli florets can swap with other crunchy veggies
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Combine with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together chicken or beef stock, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar in another bowl. Set aside.
  3. Bring water to boil in a nonstick skillet. Add broccoli and steam for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in the same skillet over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and cook until browned, about 30 seconds.
  5. Flip beef strips, add garlic and ginger, and stir until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  6. Fold steamed broccoli into the skillet with beef. Pour in sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and serve over hot rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure flank steak is sliced against the grain for tenderness. Use high heat for cooking to avoid sogginess. Adjust sauce sweetness to taste.

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