Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Savor every bite of this tasty Chinese Beef and Broccoli. Make it with ten ingredients in less than 30 minutes and serve it with rice or noodles.
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This scrumptious Chinese beef and broccoli is a delicious dinner option. It's a flavorful beef recipe that everyone can enjoy! The rich, meaty flavors, tangy soy sauce, and steamed broccoli complete a sweet and savory combo that keeps everyone returning for more.
For more tasty beef recipes, try this Beef Brisket Joint, Thai Beef Salad, and Healthy Beef Teriyaki Recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
- The beef is deliciously tender and seasoned to perfection with soy sauce and honey, while the broccoli adds a burst of fresh flavor.
- This recipe is a great weeknight option as it is ready in less than 30 minutes.
- It can be served with white rice, plain noodles or Easy Carrot Salad with Asian Dressing.
- It can be doubled or tripled if you are serving more people.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Flank steak: Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Broccoli: For the best flavor, use at least one fresh broccoli. Wash the broccoli to remove dirt before cooking.
- Garlic: Select fresh cloves for this recipe; however, you can also use garlic powder.
- Ginger: For the best flavor, use fresh ginger. You can also use ginger powder or paste.
- Soy sauce: Use good-quality soy sauce for the best flavor.
Tips and Substitutions
- Vegan: Soy beef is a vegan-friendly protein alternative with a taste, texture, and protein component similar to actual beef. It is known as teaspoon (textured soy protein), and soy is the main ingredient.
- Add-ins: Add mushrooms to make the one-pan beef and broccoli recipe more meaty. Add carrots if you want more veggies. Add ginger to the pan for a deep, spicy flavor.
- Broccoli: Feel free to pan fry the broccoli with a splash of oil instead of boiling.
How to Make Chinese Beef and Broccoli
- Cut the beef into medium chunks and add them to a bowl.
2. Add the Shaoxing wine, water, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and a little oil, then rub everything into the meat. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
3. While that's marinating, mix some water, dark soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl and set it aside.
4. In the meantime, bring a pot of water to a boil, add some salt, then toss in the chopped broccoli and cook it for 1-3 minutes. Drain the water and set the broccoli aside.
5. Heat some oil in a pan, add the beef, and cook it on both sides for 5-7 minutes on medium/high heat, or until it's done. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
6. Add a splash of oil to the same pan, then add garlic and ginger. Cook on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
7. Stir in the sauce you made earlier and let it simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
8. Add the beef and broccoli back in, stir it all together so everything's coated in the sauce. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes on low heat, then remove from heat.
9. Serve the Asian-style beef and broccoli, and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top if you like! Serve with rice, noodles, and Chinese Spring Rolls.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 months!
Use a meat mallet or a blunt object to pound the beef and break down the muscle fibres in the meat.
Marinating beef with lemon juice helps tenderize it by breaking down the tough proteins. Salt is also great for tenderizing meat because it helps create a natural brine.
In addition, allow the beef to come to room temperature before cooking. This will allow the meat to cook more evenly.
Chinese beef and broccoli have a sweet and spicy flavor, while Mongolian meat has a milder taste.
Chinese beef and broccoli includes peppers and garlic, while Mongolian meat is cooked with flank steak, brown sauce and green onions.
Leftover soy beef and broccoli need to be stored appropriately if it's going to last past one day. With any luck, you can keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days. However, your best bet is to freeze it. Leftover beef and broccoli should be frozen in an airtight container, where it can last for months!
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Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Equipment
- Pan
- chopping board
- knife
Ingredients
- 420 420- 450 g of flank steak sliced
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoon of water
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- A drizzle of Oil sunflower or vegetable
- 1 whole broccoli chopped
Sauce
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoon of dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- White pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of honey optional
- 2 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon of ginger
- A splash of sunflower oil
- Sesame seeds to garnish optional
Instructions
- Chop the beef into equal-size medium chunks, and then add them to a bowl.
- Add a few drops of sunflower oil, salt and pepper, soy sauce, honey and lemon juice to the bowl with beef and rub the ingredients into the meat. Let the meat marinate in this mixture as you prepare the broccoli.
- Chop the broccoli and a whole onion. Heat up some sunflower oil in a pan and add the garlic and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Then, add the beef chunks and cook on both sides for 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Add the broccoli for another five minutes and stir.
Notes
- Vegan: Soy beef is a great plant-based protein that mimics the taste, texture, and protein content of real beef. It's called teaspoon (textured soy protein), and soy is the main ingredient.
- Add-ins: For a heartier dish, toss in some mushrooms to give the beef and broccoli recipe a meatier vibe. Want more veggies? Add carrots. For an extra kick, throw some ginger in the pan for a bold, spicy flavor.
- Broccoli: If you prefer, you can pan-fry the broccoli with a little oil instead of boiling it.
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Awww thank you so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe 🙂