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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

A classic Chinese dish featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak sliced thinly against the grain
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium onion sliced
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and marinate it in soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
Cook the Beef
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry the Vegetables
  1. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onion. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  2. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the beef to the wok. Add oyster sauce, beef broth, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  2. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers during the stir-fry.

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