Description
Beef and Broccoli delivers a classic Chinese-American takeout favorite right to your dinner table in just half an hour. Crispy beef strips and tender broccoli florets dance together in a savory sauce that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delicious adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound beef sirloin into thin strips and toss with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated.
- Prepare a large skillet or wok by heating 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high temperature.
- Sear beef strips quickly, cooking for 2-3 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Lower heat and add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon grated ginger to the same skillet, stirring for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce 1 cup broccoli florets and ¼ cup beef broth to the pan, cooking and stirring for 3-4 minutes until vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture.
- Return seared beef to the skillet, mixing gently with the broccoli.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon oyster sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the mixture, stirring to ensure even coating.
- Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and glaze the beef and broccoli.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for extra tenderness by letting it sit in the soy sauce mixture for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
- Choose a tender cut like flank steak or sirloin for the most succulent beef slices.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- Cut broccoli into uniform, bite-sized florets to ensure even cooking and a perfect texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg