5 from 15 votes
Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Panda Express Beef and Broccoli combines tender strips of flank steak with steamed broccoli florets, cooked together in a glossy, flavorful sauce made from oyster sauce, soy, and hoisin. The beef is dusted with cornstarch before cooking, which helps to achieve a slight crispness while maintaining juiciness. The addition of garlic, ginger, and chili flakes adds depth and a gentle spicy note to the dish, making it a balanced stir-fry suitable for serving over rice or noodles.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
624 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese, American
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat dry the beef and slice it across the grain, into 1/4″ thick strips, place it in a large glass bowl and sprinkle with the cornstarch. Gently toss so all the beef is coated.
- Set the beef aside for 15 minutes.
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Sauce:
- Mix the water and cornstarch in a medium bowl, once combined, add the rest of the ingredients. Set aside until needed.
Cook:
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add in the broccoli, and a 1/4 cup of boiling water.
- Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes, the water should all have evaporated. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
- Increase the heat to high and add in the oil, once it is shimmering add the beef in a single layer.
- Cook, without touching for 1 minute, so it browns nicely, stir it and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then add the broccoli back into to the skillet and stir well.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic and grated ginger.
- Give the sauce a good stir and add it to the pan.
- Stir and bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve immediately sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
2750mg
(115%)
Potassium
1552mg
(33%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
1487IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
202mg
(224%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2750mg | 115% |
| Potassium | 1552mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1487IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 202mg | 224% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.