Beef and Broccoli – Easy Homemade Chinese Takeout Recipe
Easy homemade beef and broccoli stir fry made with tender beef slices, crisp broccoli, and a savory brown sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 head broccoli cut into florets
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons ginger minced
Instructions
1. Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, oil, cornstarch and baking soda for 30 minutes.
2. Steam broccoli in a skillet with a small splash of water until bright green and slightly tender.
3. Sear the marinated beef in a hot skillet until browned.
4. Add garlic and ginger and stir briefly until fragrant.
5. Pour in the sauce and return broccoli to the pan.
6. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Notes
Slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
You can add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for variation.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/beef-and-broccoli/