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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and broccoli is a classic Chinese home style dish. Now, you don’t have to order take out and can make this easy and tasty beef broccoli at home.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Beef top round steak
  • 1 head broccoli (1 pound)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 lices ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (For stir fry beef)
  • 1 cup water
MARINATED SAUCE FOR BEEF:
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
THICKEN SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Boil Broccoli:
  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Wash and cut one big head of broccoli (1 pound) into pieces.
  2. Slice 1 pound of beef steak (Beef top round steak) into small strips.
  3. Slice the beef and put it in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
  4. Mix it well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
  5. Meanwhile, pour 6 cups of water into a pot. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
  6. When water starts boiling, add the broccoli to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it is soft. Do not overcook it.
  7. Drain the water and rinse the cooked broccoli with cold water so that it retains its bright green color. 
  8. Lay the cooked broccoli on a plate. After that, set it aside.
  9. Pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and turn the fire on medium-high. Add 4 cloves of garlic and 4 slices of ginger and stir fry them a bit.
  10. Next, put the marinated beef into the pan and stir fry them slightly.
  11. After, pour one cup of water into the beef.
  12. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to a small container and mix well.
  13. Lastly, pour the cornstarch mixture into the beef and keep stirring until it's thickened. Then, pour the meat and sauce over the plate with cooked broccoli.

Notes

  • Cooking tips for authentic Chinese beef and broccoli:
  • Marinate beef for at least 10-15 minutes before cooking.
  • Add salt and vegetable oil into boiling water to cook the broccoli, which helps the broccoli's color stay green.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli. If it is overcooked, the green color will lost. Cook until it is soft but still green.
  • Rinse the broccoli with cold water that can retain the broccoli's beautiful green color.
  • We like more sauce for beef and broccoli dishes because they are best served with rice. I add a cup of water. However, if you don't want more sauce, you can reduce the amount of water and cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6g Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 889mg (37%) Potassium 557mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 631IU (13%) Vitamin C 91mg (101%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Potassium 557mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 631IU 13%
Vitamin C 91mg 101%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.