Beef and Broccoli
Beef and broccoli is a classic dish that combines tender beef, vibrant broccoli, and a savory sauce for a delightful meal. This quick stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights and impresses at dinner parties. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Slice the flank steak against the grain and wash the broccoli florets.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
- Sauté beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook broccoli: Add broccoli to skillet; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until bright green.
- Combine: Pour sauce over the mixture; stir until everything is coated and heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg