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Chinese Beef and Broccoli over white rice in a dark bowl, with tender beef in glossy brown sauce, vibrant broccoli, and green onion garnish, natural light.

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

5 from 1 vote
A tender, flavorful Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir fry with a glossy brown sauce that tastes just like your favorite takeout, made fresh at home in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade:
  • 1 lb Flank steak or sirloin - Slice paper-thin against the grain
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine or dry sherry - Optional
For the Brown Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger - Minced
For the Vegetables:
  • 4 cups Fresh broccoli crowns - Cut into florets
  • 2 Green onions - Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger root - Minced
For Cooking:
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil - For stir frying
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice - For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Large wok or heavy skillet (For stir frying)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing beef thin)
  • 1 Large cutting board (For prepping beef and vegetables)
  • 2–3 Small mixing bowls (For sauce and marinade prep)
  • 1 Slotted spoon or spider strainer (For removing broccoli from boiling water)

Method
 

  1. Slice beef paper-thin against the grain. Mix with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and rice wine (if using). Marinate 15–20 minutes for tenderness.
    Top-down view of thinly sliced raw beef marinating in a soy-based sauce with sesame seeds in a glass bowl on a white wooden surface, bright natural light.
  2. In a bowl, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix cornstarch with chicken broth until smooth, then add to sauce mixture. Set aside.
  3. Boil water in a large pot. Add broccoli for 1–2 minutes until bright green. Transfer to ice water immediately. Drain and set aside.
  4. wok or skillet until smoking. Add oil, swirl to coat, and add beef in a single layer. Let sear 1 minute, then stir fry until just cooked through.
    Top-down view of homemade Chinese beef searing in a stainless steel skillet on a black induction cooktop, with tender strips in glossy brown garlic sauce, some pieces still slightly pink, all glistening under natural light.
  5. Add garlic and ginger; stir 30 seconds. Return broccoli to pan. Pour in sauce mixture, stirring until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
    Top-down view of homemade Chinese beef and broccoli in a stainless steel skillet on a black induction cooktop. Tender beef strips in glossy brown sauce are mixed with vibrant green broccoli florets, all glistening under bright natural light.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve over steamed rice.
    Close-up of homemade Chinese beef and broccoli in a black and red bowl, tender beef in glossy brown sauce with vibrant broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds, natural daylight.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 950mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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