Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)
Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花) is a delightful stir-fry that brings the vibrant flavors of classic Chinese cuisine right to your table. Featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a savory, homemade brown sauce, this dish is both satisfying and healthier than traditional takeout. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s quick to prepare and can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy a comforting taste of Asia with this easy recipe that promises to impress everyone at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- Soy sauce
- Peanut oil
- Cornstarch
- Chicken stock
- Brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: chicken stock, soy sauces, vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Steam the broccoli in a nonstick skillet with water until just tender; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook the marinated beef until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté briefly before returning the broccoli.
- Pour in the sauce and stir until thickened; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg