Description
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pan dish that replicates the flavors of take-out but made at home. Tender beef slices are stir-fried with broccoli in a savory sauce that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless flank steak
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon peanut oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional)
– 1/2 cup chicken stock
– 2 tablespoons dry sherry
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
– 1 tablespoon peanut oil
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix the beef slices with soy sauce, peanut oil, cornstarch, and baking soda. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, combine chicken stock, dry sherry, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
3. Heat peanut oil in a pan, then stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add marinated beef and cook until browned.
4. Add broccoli florets and sauce mixture, then stir-fry until the sauce thickens and broccoli is tender.
5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
– For a healthier version, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce the amount of sugar.
– You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas for extra color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg