Description
Savor the perfect balance of tender beef and crisp broccoli in this classic Beef and Broccoli recipe that brings authentic Chinese flavors to your dinner table. Hearty protein and fresh vegetables combine in a delightful sauce, promising a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 grams) beef sirloin, sliced thinly
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) grated ginger
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sugar (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl, creating a glossy, aromatic sauce that will infuse the beef with rich flavors.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet until it shimmers, indicating optimal cooking temperature around 375°F.
- Sear beef slices quickly at high heat, developing a caramelized exterior while maintaining tender interior, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer browned beef to a separate plate, preserving its succulent texture and preventing overcooking.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger to the same skillet, releasing their intense, pungent aromatics for about 45 seconds.
- Toss broccoli florets into the pan, stir-frying until they become vibrant green and retain a crisp-tender texture, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Reunite beef with vegetables, then drizzle the prepared sauce, allowing it to simmer and thicken, coating each ingredient with a glossy, savory glaze.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until sauce reaches a silky consistency and beef is thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish, adding a nutty crunch, and serve immediately atop steamed rice or tender noodles.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain to ensure maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Consider marinating beef for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor and improve meat texture.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to maintain broccoli’s bright green color and crisp-tender texture without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or substitute with coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg