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Beef and Broccoli
5 from 18 votes

Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli features marinated strips of top round steak stir-fried with crisp-tender broccoli florets. The beef soaks up a savory marinade of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil while the broccoli is briefly boiled to retain its bright green color and firm texture. Garlic and ginger add aromatic notes, while a cornstarch slurry thickens the final sauce, making it ideal to serve with steamed rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 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

  • Marinate the beef for at least 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor.
  • Adding salt and vegetable oil to boiling water helps broccoli retain its green color.
  • Don’t overcook the broccoli; it should be soft but still bright green.
  • Rinse cooked broccoli with cold water to stop cooking and preserve color.
  • For less sauce, reduce water and cornstarch amounts 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 (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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

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.