Description
A quick and easy Chinese beef and broccoli recipe that tastes just like takeout. Ready in 20 minutes for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth to make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over high heat. Stir-fry the beef for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic for 30 seconds, then add broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute broccoli with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste if you prefer less salt.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef and broccoli, Chinese takeout, easy stir-fry, quick dinner