Chinese Beef and Broccoli
This savory dish features tender beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a flavorful sauce. Perfect served over rice, it's a healthy and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 wok or large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 rice cooker (optional) for serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced Can substitute with sirloin or ribeye.
- 2 cups broccoli florets Blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce Adjust based on taste preference.
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Adjust based on taste preference.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, prepare the broccoli by blanching it in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transferring it to cold water to retain the color and crunch. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.
- In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched broccoli and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the wok, and add the beef broth, oyster sauce, the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pepper. Stir everything together, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through, and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
For a spicier dish, feel free to add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers during cooking. You can substitute the flank steak with other cuts such as sirloin or ribeye if desired. Adjust the amount of soy sauce or oyster sauce based on your taste preference.