Beef and Broccoli
A classic dish that combines tender beef strips and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Allow it to sear for about 2-3 minutes, then stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
- Stir-fry the broccoli: In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring until everything is evenly coated and the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice flank steak against the grain for tenderness. Taste and adjust the sauce before serving.