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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli: A Healthier Takeout at Home

This Healthier Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is a quick and flavorful alternative to take-out, packed with juicy beef and crisp broccoli.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak skirt steak can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for marinating
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda optional for tenderizing
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce regular soy sauce can be used
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, omit for alcohol-free
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar white sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock water can be substituted in a pinch
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli can add carrots or snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced

Equipment

  • deep skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
  2. Marinate the beef with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix dark soy sauce, stock, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar to create the sauce.
  4. Add water to a deep skillet and bring to a simmer, then steam the broccoli for about 1 minute.
  5. Heat the skillet with peanut oil, then cook the marinated beef until charred yet slightly pink.
  6. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, stirring for about 30 seconds.
  7. Return the steamed broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture. Cook until sauce thickens.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to mix in other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for added nutrition and color. Adjust spice levels with chili oil or sriracha as desired.

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