Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花) with this simple yet satisfying recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender beef strips with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce that rivals your favorite take-out. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick dinner option is not only flavorful but also a healthier alternative to traditional take-out meals. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete and nutritious meal your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons dry apple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Instructions
- Marinate beef slices in soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch; let sit.
- In a bowl, mix chicken stock, dry apple juice, soy sauces, brown sugar, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Steam broccoli for one minute until bright green and crisp-tender; set aside.
- In a hot skillet with oil, cook marinated beef until browned; add garlic and ginger.
- Stir in steamed broccoli and the prepared sauce; cook until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg