Chinese Beef and Broccoli
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak, or other cut) *see footnote 1
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional) *see footnote 1
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce *footnote 2
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Broccoli
- 1 head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil) *Footnote 3
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Method
Preparation
- Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks.
- Transfer to a small bowl. Add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Gently mix until all slices are coated with a thin layer of sauce.
- Marinate for 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
Sauce Preparation
- Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
Cooking
- Add 1/4 cup water into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Add the broccoli and cover. Steam until just tender, about 1 minute. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
- Wipe the pan with a paper towel if there’s any water left. Add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Heat until hot.
- Spread the steak in a single layer. Cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds.
- Stir and cook until lightly charred and inside is still pink.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir a few times to release flavor.
- Return broccoli to the pan. Stir sauce again to dissolve cornstarch completely and pour into the skillet. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Transfer everything to a plate immediately and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein30gFat15gSaturated Fat2gSodium800mgFiber3gSugar5g
Notes
Slice beef thin against the grain for tenderness. Do not overcook broccoli; steam briefly to retain crispness. Mix sauce well to dissolve cornstarch before use. Use a very hot pan for a good sear on the beef. For a richer color, add a little dark soy sauce. For a lighter sauce, skip the dark soy.