Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Homemade beef and broccoli served in a white bowl on a kitchen counter, with chopsticks and sauce on the side.

Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This easy 30-minute Beef and Broccoli Recipe brings restaurant-quality Chinese flavors to your home kitchen. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich, savory sauce make this a satisfying meal—better than takeout!

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Chinese-American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Wok or large skillet For high-heat stir-frying
1 Sharp chef’s knife For slicing beef and chopping broccoli
1 Cutting board Preferably separate ones for meat and vegetables
1 Wooden or silicone spatula Helps stir-fry ingredients evenly
3-4 Small prep bowls For pre-measuring sauce and spices

Ingredients

1 lb Flank steak or sirloin Sliced thinly against the grain
4 cups Broccoli florets Fresh or substitute frozen
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil For stir-frying
3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 inch Ginger Grated
⅓ cup Low-sodium soy sauce For the sauce
¼ cup Beef broth Adds depth to the sauce
2 tablespoon Brown sugar Balances the saltiness
1 tablespoon Oyster sauce Enhances umami flavor
1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the sauce
½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
1 tablespoon Sesame oil Adds finishing flavor
1 tablespoon Sesame seeds For garnish
2 stalks Green onions Sliced for garnish

Instructions

Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil.
Chop broccoli into florets and prepare sauce in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry broccoli until bright green. Set aside.
Sear beef in the wok until browned, then add garlic and ginger.
Return broccoli to the wok, pour in sauce, and stir-fry until coated.
Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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