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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli: Quick Homemade Magic

Savor the flavors of Chinese Beef and Broccoli made quick and healthy at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can be swapped with arrowroot powder.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Helps achieve the right consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Substitute with honey or agave syrup if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Adds depth and color.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce Provides a salty flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Cooking Wine (Shaoxing wine) Use dry sherry or low-sodium broth for a non-alcoholic option.
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder Essential for a complex flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional for nuttiness.
  • to taste Black Pepper Enhances overall flavor.
For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef Fillet, Flank, or Rump Sliced thinly for quick cooking.
Aromatics and Vegetables
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Pre-cooked for easy incorporation.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Vegetable or peanut oil for frying.

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until smooth. Add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, Chinese cooking wine, and Chinese five spice powder. Mix well and set aside to thicken slightly while prepping other ingredients.
  2. Thinly slice your choice of beef against the grain. Toss with 2 tablespoons of prepared sauce to flavor and tenderize, and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Once shimmering, sear marinated beef in a single layer for about 1 minute until browned.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and ginger into the skillet with the beef, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour the remaining sauce into the skillet along with a splash of water. Stir quickly to combine, and allow to simmer for about 1 minute.
  6. Add pre-cooked broccoli florets to the pan once the sauce starts to bubble. Stir-fry for approximately 1 minute until broccoli is heated through and coated in sauce.
  7. Remove from heat and serve the stir fry over rice or noodles, optionally sprinkling sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best texture and flavor, serve fresh after cooking. Feel free to adjust sauce thickness and add more veggies for enhanced nutrition.

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