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Chinese Beef And Broccoli

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๐Ÿฅข Chinese Beef and Broccoli features tender, flavorful beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce that mirrors restaurant-quality takeout.
๐Ÿš This quick 20-minute stir-fry offers a nutritious and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅฉ Choose quick-cooking beef cuts like rump, flank, sirloin, or fillet and slice against the grain for tenderness.
๐ŸŒฑ Parboil broccoli briefly to maintain vibrant color and crisp-tender texture.
๐Ÿถ Use Shaoxing wine or its substitutes for authentic flavor; adjust sweetness or spice in the sauce to your preference.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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