Quick & Easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Tender beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a rich, savory brown sauce! This easy beef and broccoli recipe uses simple ingredients and it's ready in just 30 minutes in one pan. A family-friendly, better-than-takeout main that's great for busy weeknights or meal preparation.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb flank steak (or skirt steak / flat iron steak)
- 1 broccoli crown (separated into florets, or use 2 cups fresh/frozen broccoli florets)
- ½ inch ginger (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral tasting oil)
- 2 tbsp water (cold)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch)
- ½ cup chicken stock (or beef stock, low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or any neutral tasting oil)
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry / dry white wine / chicken broth)
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar (or cane sugar / brown sugar)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda (do not skip this!)
- ⅛ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
Instructions
- 1
Slice flank steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle into 1/4-inch thick pieces. (Tip: To thinly slice the beef easily, freeze the flank steak for 45-60 minutes exposed to the cold freezer air and then slice on a bias with a sharp knife).
- 2
Transfer the thinly sliced beef to a large bowl and marinate with the marinade ingredients as listed above for 15 minutes.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the stir-fry sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Fry beef in a single layer until 95% cooked. Remove and set aside.
- 5
Add ginger, garlic, broccoli, and water into the pan. Stir-fry until broccoli becomes vibrant green and water has evaporated, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add the stir-fry sauce and simmer to thicken. Once thickened, add beef and toss everything together. Remove from heat. Serve and enjoy.