Description
Comforting beef and broccoli delivers a classic Chinese-American favorite that sings with savory, tender steak and crisp green florets. Soy-glazed slices mingle with steamed broccoli, creating a quick, satisfying meal you can easily master at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups (960 ml) fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth or water
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 tbsps (16 g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tbsp (6 g) grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, beef broth, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated, creating a flavor-packed marinade.
- Vegetable Searing: Heat oil in a large wok, toss broccoli with a splash of water, and quickly stir-fry until vibrant green and crisp-tender, then transfer to a temporary plate.
- Protein Caramelization: Introduce beef slices into the hot pan, allowing each piece to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior through precise searing, ensuring maximum flavor development.
- Fusion and Finishing: Reintroduce broccoli to the pan, drench with prepared sauce, and gently simmer, allowing the liquid to transform into a glossy, clinging glaze that enrobes both protein and vegetable.
- Plating: Transfer the aromatic beef and broccoli mixture onto a bed of steamed rice, ensuring each serving captures the dynamic blend of textures and robust Asian-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Cut beef against the grain into thin, even slices for maximum tenderness and quicker cooking.
- Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, glossy sauce that coats ingredients perfectly.
- Use screaming hot wok or skillet to achieve proper caramelization and prevent beef from becoming tough or rubbery.
- Stir-fry broccoli briefly to maintain vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture, avoiding mushy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg