Description
Learn how to make restaurant-style Chinese Beef and Broccoli with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and rich savory sauce.
This easy homemade stir-fry recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and tastes even better than takeout
Ingredients
For the Meat and Marinade:
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1 lb boneless flank steak, skirt steak, or other suitable cut
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
For the Sauce:
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½ cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
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2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry:
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1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
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1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Instructions
Step 1:
Slice the beef against the grain into thin slices about ¼ inch thick or into small ½-inch sticks.
Transfer to a bowl and add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch (plus baking soda if using).
Mix gently by hand until all slices are coated, then marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2:
In a separate bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
Mix thoroughly to dissolve the cornstarch completely.
Set aside.
Step 3:
Add ¼ cup water to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
When it boils, add the broccoli and cover.
Steam for about 1 minute, just until tender and bright green, then transfer to a plate and wipe the skillet dry.
Step 4:
Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
Spread the beef slices in a single layer and let them sear without moving for about 30 seconds.
Flip quickly to cook the other side, then stir until the beef is browned but still pink inside.
Step 5:
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the beef.
Stir quickly to release their fragrance without burning.
This step only takes about 10-15 seconds.
Step 6:
Return the broccoli to the pan.
Stir the prepared sauce again to ensure the cornstarch hasn’t settled, then pour it over the beef and broccoli.
Step 7:
Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli, about 1 minute.
Transfer everything to a plate immediately to prevent overcooking.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
