Description
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick one-pan takeout-style dish featuring tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich savory garlic soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak), thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for tenderizing)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- If using a tougher cut, marinate beef with baking soda for at least 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, beef broth, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over high heat and sear beef quickly until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli and a splash of water, cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan and pour in sauce mixture.
- Stir everything together and cook until sauce thickens and coats evenly.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef very thinly against the grain for best tenderness.
- Don’t overcook broccoli—it should stay slightly crisp.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese