Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)
Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花) is a deliciously satisfying dish that brings the flavors of classic Chinese takeout right into your kitchen. With tender strips of beef perfectly paired with crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a savory sauce, this quick stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that not only looks vibrant but also tastes incredible. Plus, it can easily be modified to suit gluten-free diets. Impress your loved ones with this authentic and flavorful recipe that’s sure to become a household favorite.
- 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 stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Slice flank steak against the grain and mix with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- Steam the broccoli: Boil water in a skillet, add broccoli for 1 minute until tender.
- Cook the beef: Heat peanut oil in the skillet and sear marinated beef until browned.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger.
- Combine everything: Add steamed broccoli back to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg