Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch or cornflour
– 1/4 cup water
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
– 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or substitutes like dry sherry, cooking sake, or mirin without added sugar; or use low sodium chicken broth to replace part of the water if avoiding alcohol)
– 1/8 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder (a blend of cinnamon, cloves, Szechuan pepper, fennel, and star anise)
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons oil
– 12 oz / 360g beef fillet, flank, or rump (tenderizing or velveting recommended for tougher cuts)
– 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
– 4 to 5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head), cooked (parboiled for 40 seconds to 1 minute for desired tenderness)
– 1 cup water
– Sesame seeds (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1-Getting started: with this Chinese Beef And Broccoli is as easy as following a few simple steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. First, mix your sauce by combining 2 tablespoons cornstarch or cornflour with 1/4 cup water to make a slurry, then stir in the rest like 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, and others for that savory flavor. This quick prep sets the stage for tender meat that’s full of taste.
2-Next, slice 12 oz of beef into thin pieces against the grain and marinate it with a bit of the sauce for extra tenderness don’t worry, it only takes a few minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over high heat and cook the beef until it browns, which takes about a minute, then add in 1 finely chopped garlic clove and 1 teaspoon ginger for that zesty kick. Pour in the remaining sauce and 1 cup water, stir it all up, and let it bubble before adding the parboiled broccoli.
3-Once everything simmers together for a minute, your dish is done serve it over rice with sesame seeds if you like. Remember, you can tweak things based on what you have, like using low-sodium options for diet-conscious eaters. This method keeps the broccoli crisp and the beef tender, making it a hit for busy nights.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฉ Choose quick-cooking beef cuts like rump, flank, sirloin, or fillet and slice against the grain for tenderness.
๐ฑ Parboil broccoli briefly to maintain vibrant color and crisp-tender texture.
๐ถ Use Shaoxing wine or its substitutes for authentic flavor; adjust sweetness or spice in the sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-containing (due to soy sauce, can use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup beef and broccoli)
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 1101 mg
- Fat: 18.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
- Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 43.5 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg
