Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)
Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花) is a flavorful and colorful stir-fry that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine right to your dinner table. With tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli enveloped in a savory brown sauce, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends. This homemade version is healthier than take-out options, allowing you to enjoy restaurant-quality flavors without the extra calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- Soy sauce (regular and dark)
- Brown sugar
- Peanut oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix chicken stock, soy sauces, vinegar, and brown sugar to create the sauce.
- Steam broccoli in a skillet until tender-crisp.
- Cook beef in a hot skillet until browned; add garlic and ginger.
- Add steamed broccoli and pour in the sauce. Stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg