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Panda Express Beef and Broccoli (Copycat)
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Panda Express Beef and Broccoli (Copycat)

This copycat Beef and Broccoli recreates the takeout favorite with tender flank steak slices marinated in Shaoxing wine and cornstarch, paired with steamed broccoli florets. A savory sauce combining oyster sauce, soy, brown sugar, and aromatics thickens to coat the stir-fry. Quick searing and toss-cooking in hot oil develop caramelized flavors while keeping the beef juicy.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Let marinade for 20 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Heat a wok on high, the hotter the better.
  6. Add the cooking oil and sesame oil to the pan and when you see it rippling, add 1/3 of your flank steak.
  7. Sear on high heat, 1 minute on each side.
  8. Remove beef and cook the last two batches.
  9. Add your garlic and ginger and cook for 10-15 seconds.
  10. Add the beef back into the pan.
  11. Add in the broccoli.
  12. Stir your sauce again (to make sure the cornstarch hasn't settled) and add it to the pan.
  13. Quickly toss to combine until the sauce just thickens.
  14. Add sesame seeds for garnish (optional).
  15. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% 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.