Chinese Beef And Broccoli With Savory Brown Sauce
By Olivia Hayes
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
3
Level
Easy
Chinese beef and broccoli is a quick family dinner․ This dish includes flank steak and broccoli cooked in a brown sauce․ Baking soda and cornstarch are added to flank steak before cooking to tenderize it․ It can be served with rice and finished with sesame oil․
Flank steak is sliced against the grain and marinated in baking soda and cornstarch along with Shaoxing wine‚ oyster sauce‚ light soy sauce‚ white pepper‚ and water․ Sauce ingredients are oyster sauce‚ light and dark soy sauces‚ Shaoxing wine‚ sugar‚ chicken broth‚ and cornstarch․ Preparing the broccoli partially before cooking will reduce the time needed to stir-fry in a very hot wok․
Prep the beef‚ sauce‚ and broccoli with garlic and ginger to reduce cooking time․ Each ingredient should require only a few minutes of cooking time․ Beef takes about 30 seconds per side to brown when cooked in batches․ Sauce and beef should be well coated and thick‚ and broccoli should be cooked when the dish is ready․ Overcrowding the pan is a major concern that prevents the beef from browning properly․
Serve stir-fried dishes with steamed white rice or other options‚ including fried rice‚ noodles‚ gai lan‚ bok choy‚ and green beans․ Reheat leftover stir-fried dishes in a wok with oil or covered in the microwave to serve․ Top stir-fried dishes with chopped green onions to serve․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Weeknight cooks can make a full beef and vegetable meal in a short amount of time because the broccoli has already been blanched.
- And the remaining stir-fry part of the meal takes only a short time to cook․
- Italian families who order takeout meals may be familiar with ingredients such as oyster sauce‚ soy sauces‚ Shaoxing wine‚ garlic‚ ginger‚ and sesame oil․
- Rice makes this meal easier to prepare for three people because it serves as a side dish that absorbs the brown sauce instead of having to serve another side dish․
- The meat is tender because the marinade includes baking soda and cornstarch․ A Chinese cooking method known as velveting is used here․ See the article for more information․
- Leftover food works well for lunch because you can keep the whole meal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later consumption in a wok or microwave․
- Home cooks can experiment with recipes for beef and broccoli by using other ingredients‚ such as skirt steak‚ alternate stock‚ extra vegetables‚ and chili-based heat․
Ingredients
- •1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced 1/4 inch thick against the grain)
- •1 tsp baking soda
- •1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- •1 tbsp light soy sauce
- •1 tbsp oyster sauce
- •¼ tsp white pepper
- •2 tbsp water
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •1 ½ tbsp oyster sauce (for stir-fry sauce)
- •2 tbsp light soy sauce (for stir-fry sauce)
- •2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- •1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (for stir-fry sauce)
- •1 tbsp granulated sugar
- •½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- •½ tbsp cornstarch (for stir-fry sauce)
- •1 lb broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- •salt (generous pinch)
- •2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
- •5 cloves garlic (minced)
- •½ tbsp ginger (minced)
- •1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- •green onions (freshly diced, for serving)
- •rice (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced flank steak, baking soda, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, water, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, granulated sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch for the stir-fry sauce. Mix until combined and set aside.
- 3
Bring a medium pot of water with a generous pinch of salt to a boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 30 seconds on each side until seared and browned, then remove and set aside.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- 6
Add the broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef and stir-fry sauce, then toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened and evenly coats everything.
- 7
Turn off the heat, add the toasted sesame oil, and toss to combine.
- 8
Serve with freshly diced green onions and rice.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
355
Protein
41g
Fat
10g
Carbs
24g
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