Description
A quick and satisfying dish that brings together tender beef, vibrant broccoli, and a delicious sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken 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 head broccoli (cut into bite-size florets)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice the flank steak against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or sticks. Place in a bowl and add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Mix by hand to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients—chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until fully blended.
- Steam the broccoli: In a large nonstick skillet, add 1/4 cup water over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the broccoli and cover. Steam for about 1 minute until tender, then transfer to a plate and wipe out any excess water from the skillet.
- Cook the beef: Heat the skillet on medium-high with a tablespoon of oil. Spread the marinated beef in one layer. Cook without stirring for about 30 seconds until browned, then flip and cook for a few more seconds until lightly charred.
- Add aromatics and combine: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant. Return the broccoli to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir continuously until the sauce thickens—about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately: Transfer everything to a plate and enjoy while hot!
Notes
For best results, marinate the beef for longer if possible. Consider adding sliced bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese, beef, broccoli, stir-fry, quick meal, comfort food, weeknight dinner