Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chinese Beef and Broccoli, a quick yet satisfying dish that effortlessly combines tender beef flank steak and crisp broccoli in a savory soy marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers gourmet taste without the fuss. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar to create the marinade. Whisk until smooth.
- Marinate the beef in this mixture for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat; add marinated beef and sear for about 3 minutes until browned.
- Add broccoli and a splash of water; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp.
- Pour any leftover marinade into the pan, stir-fry for another minute until thickened, then serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg