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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Easy Homemade Chinese Beef and Broccoli for a Healthier You

A quick and healthy Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe that captures the restaurant essence in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or Skirt Steak Choose flank or skirt steak for tender results.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Substitute tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Optional for tenderizing.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken or Beef Stock Enhances richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry Omit for non-alcoholic version.
  • 3 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances savory flavors.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Broccoli Crisp, colorful, and nutrient-rich.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh, minced.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Beef and Broccoli
  1. Begin by slicing the flank or skirt steak against the grain into 0.5 cm thick slices and marinate in soy sauce, peanut oil, cornstarch, and baking soda for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the chicken or beef stock, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Steam the broccoli in a skillet with boiling water for about 1 minute and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, heat peanut oil and stir-fry the marinated beef until browned.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking briefly until fragrant.
  6. Return the steamed broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce over, cooking until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients ahead for a smoother cooking process. Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.

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