Description
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a delightful stir-fry that transforms any weeknight into a culinary adventure. Featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli florets enveloped in a savory soy sauce glaze, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, it’s a comforting meal that brings the taste of takeout right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice beef into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the marinated beef in batches until browned (about 3-4 minutes) and remove from pan.
- Add broccoli with a splash of water to create steam; cook until vibrant (2-3 minutes).
- Return beef to the pan, pour in remaining marinade, and stir in sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg