Beef and Broccoli
Indulge in a delightful homemade Beef and Broccoli stir-fry, perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a healthier version of takeout. This recipe brings tender beef and vibrant broccoli together in a savory sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak with baking soda, apple vinegar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, water, and cornstarch for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the stir-fry sauce by mixing oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, apple vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a hot wok or skillet with oil, cook the marinated beef until seared on both sides; remove from pan.
- Add more oil to the skillet; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add broccoli and cooked beef back into the pan with stir-fry sauce. Toss until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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