Chinese Beef and Broccoli
The Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe features thin strips of flank steak quickly stir-fried with fresh broccoli florets, aromatic garlic, ginger, and onions. The dish combines a savory sauce made from soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, and optional black bean sauce to create a rich umami flavor. The high-heat cooking method results in tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli, preserving texture while blending flavors. This balanced stir-fry is commonly served immediately over steamed rice, making it a satisfying main course that highlights authentic ingredients and sauce components.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak cut against the grain into thin strips, or other lean beef
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry (can substitute dry white or red wine)
- 2 tablespoons oil for high-heat frying
- 1 yellow onion halved and then sliced, small
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets fresh, uncooked, bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bean sprout
- For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (paleo: substitute coconut aminos)
- 1/3 cup chicken broth low sodium or water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- brown sugar for low sugar option, or alternative
- 1 tablespoon sherry (can substitute red wine)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Chinese black bean sauce optional, for flavor boost, add 1-2 tablespoons
- Chinese black bean sauce homemade
- Chinese black bean sauce store-bought
Instructions
- Toss the beef strips with the soy sauce and sherry. Set aside until ready to use.
- Combine the sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the oil over high heat in a wok or large heavy skillet. Once very hot, add the beef and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for another minute. Add a little more oil if necessary. Add the broccoli and fry for another minute or until crisp-tender. Stir in the bean sprouts. Stir in the sauce and simmer for another minute.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
- Use a wok or heavy skillet heated to high for best stir-fry results and tender beef.
- Adjust cooking times if your cooktop does not reach very high temperatures to achieve crisp-tender broccoli.
- Adding a little extra oil during cooking can help prevent sticking and promote even browning.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1447mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 87.3mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.