BEST Beef & Broccoli Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
4 servings
-
Calories
461 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
BEST Beef & Broccoli Recipe
Report
Make this better-than-takeout Beef & Brocolli recipe at home! It's SUPER tender, juicy, and easy to put together. Get a fluffly bowl of rice ready, it's almost time to eat!
Share:
Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound beef flank thinly cut against the grain
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 1/3 cup beef stock or chicken stock
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli head cut into florets
- 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt* see notes
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beef and marinade ingredients. Marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil. Blanch broccoli by cooking them in the boiling water for about 1 minute, or until they’re tender but still crunchy. Drain and submerge under cold water to keep broccoli bright green and tender. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil then add in the marinated beef. Work in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding the pan. Cook beef until it’s about 80% done, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add in onions and cook for a few seconds, or until the onions are tender. Add in ginger, garlic, and chili flakes, then saute for a few more seconds. Carefully, pour the soy sauce along the edges of the pan to create a wok to create a char. Stir together then pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water then pour it into the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium, stir together, then add beef and broccoli back in. Finish with sesame oil and salt, if needed. Mix until everything is well coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of water. If the sauce is too runny, you can add a little more cornstarch slurry. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Beef: If beef flank isn't available, you could use top round instead. Just make sure to cut against the grain for extra tender meat and thinly so it cooks quickly. Cut your beef while it's still a little frozen and you'll get super thin cuts of beef easily!
- Regular / Low-Sodium vs Dark Soy Sauce: Regular and light soy sauces are the most common and used for the salty flavor it adds to food. Dark soy sauce, on the other hand, is used for the deep rich color it gives food. You can typically find it at local Asian markets. I highly recommend using it, however, if you omit it, keep in mind that your dish will come out significantly lighter in color.
- Salt: Omit the salt from the recipe if you’re using regular soy sauce (not low sodium) and / or regular sodium beef broth. It may already have enough salt and if it doesn’t, you can always add it towards the end if it’s needed!
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
200g
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1990mg
(83%)
Potassium
1141mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1022IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
138mg
(153%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 200g | |
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1990mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 1141mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1022IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 138mg | 153% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
