Panda Express Beef and Broccoli (Copycat)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Panda Express Beef and Broccoli (Copycat)
Description
The recipe starts by thinly slicing flank steak and marinating it briefly with cornstarch and Shaoxing wine to tenderize and add flavor. Broccoli florets are lightly steamed until tender-crisp. The sauce is mixed from oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, water, and cornstarch to create a balanced savory-sweet coating.
High heat in a wok sears the beef in batches, preserving juiciness and developing a slight crust. Garlic and minced ginger add aromatic depth before reuniting the beef with broccoli. Stirring in the sauce keeps the ingredients evenly coated and thickens quickly to a glossy finish.
This dish is a satisfying, familiar stir-fry that pairs well with steamed rice. The combination of tender meat, crisp broccoli, and glossy savory sauce makes a weekday favorite at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak , sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine , divided
- 1 lb broccoli cut into bite sized pieces, floret
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil I use canola, vegetable is fine too, generic cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger , very finely minced
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Add the beef, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the shaoxing wine together in a ziploc bag and squeeze the bag a few times to combine.
- Let marinade for 20 minutes.
- Half steam your broccoli, I usually microwave in a glass bowl with a wet paper towel on top of freshly rinsed broccoli for 2:45 to cook though. In this case I would cook for 2 minutes.
- Combine the oyster sauce, water, 1 tablespoon of the shaoxing wine, brown sugar, soy sauce and cornstarch into a small bowl and stir to mix.
- Heat a wok on high, the hotter the better.
- Add the cooking oil and sesame oil to the pan and when you see it rippling, add 1/3 of your flank steak.
- Sear on high heat, 1 minute on each side.
- Remove beef and cook the last two batches.
- Add your garlic and ginger and cook for 10-15 seconds.
- Add the beef back into the pan.
- Add in the broccoli.
- Stir your sauce again (to make sure the cornstarch hasn't settled) and add it to the pan.
- Quickly toss to combine until the sauce just thickens.
- Add sesame seeds for garnish (optional).
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 101.6mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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