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Chinese Beef and Broccoli – Tender Beef, Best Sauce


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  • Author: Isabella Moretti
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tender beef and crisp broccoli stir-fried in a savory-sweet soy and garlic sauce. A fast, flavorful Chinese-style dinner perfect over rice or noodles.


Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • Optional: ¼ tsp baking soda

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • ½ cup beef or chicken broth

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

For Stir-Fry:

  • 3 cups broccoli florets

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp oil (for frying)


Instructions

  1. Marinate beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and optional baking soda for 10–15 mins.

  2. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  3. Blanch broccoli for 1–2 mins or stir-fry directly later.

  4. Sear beef in hot oil in batches. Remove and set aside.

  5. Sauté garlic and ginger. Add broccoli, stir-fry 1–2 mins.

  6. Return beef to pan. Pour in sauce and toss until thickened and glossy.

  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use tamari for gluten-free version.

  • Add red pepper flakes for spice.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired Stir Fry

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~400 per serving