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BEST Beef & Broccoli Recipe
5 from 6 votes

BEST Beef & Broccoli Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound flank steak thinly cut against the grain
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
  • 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 cut into florets, head
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced, medium
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 5 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt see notes
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef and marinade ingredients. Marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  2. In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water then pour it into the pan.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% 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.