Description
Sizzling Chinese beef and broccoli delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Packed with savory flavors and tender meat, this quick one-pan meal brings authentic Asian cuisine straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless flank steak
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Instructions
- Tenderize beef slices by massaging them with a mixture of soy sauce, peanut oil, cornstarch, and baking soda, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply for 30 minutes.
- Create a rich sauce by whisking together chicken stock, dry sherry, both light and dark soy sauces, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and well-integrated.
- Ignite a hot skillet with peanut oil, then quickly sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until their aromatic essence fills the kitchen.
- Introduce marinated beef to the sizzling pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure a golden-brown caramelization on all sides.
- Gently fold in crisp broccoli florets, then pour the prepared sauce over the meat and vegetables, stirring continuously to coat and prevent burning.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken, transforming into a glossy glaze that clings to the beef and broccoli, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Once the broccoli reaches a vibrant green tenderness and the sauce reaches a perfect consistency, remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or soft noodles.
Notes
- Optimize meat tenderness by slicing beef against the grain, ensuring each bite remains incredibly soft and juicy.
- Prevent broccoli from becoming mushy by stir-frying quickly at high heat, maintaining a vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Customize the dish for gluten-sensitive diets by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, preserving authentic Asian flavor profiles.
- Enhance protein variety by swapping beef with chicken, tofu, or shrimp, creating versatile meal options without compromising the recipe’s core essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg