Name: Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional); 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets; 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, minced

Description

A classic dish featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced

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Instructions

Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks. Transfer to a small bowl. Add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Gently mix until all slices are coated with a thin layer of sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
Add 1/4 cup water into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Add broccoli and cover. Steam until tender, about 1 minute. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
Add the oil to the pan and heat until hot. Spread the steak in a single layer. Cook for 30 seconds until browned. Flip and cook for a few more seconds until lightly charred and pink inside.
Add garlic and ginger. Stir to release flavor.
Return broccoli to the pan. Stir the sauce again to dissolve cornstarch and pour into skillet. Cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and serve hot.

Notes

Slice the beef against the grain for tenderness. Marinate for great texture. Use fresh broccoli for best flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg