Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花)
Chinese Beef and Broccoli (牛肉炒西兰花) is a delightful dish that brings your favorite take-out flavors right into your home kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender, marinated beef stir-fried with vibrant broccoli florets in a rich garlic-ginger sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Plus, it’s easily adaptable for gluten-free diets, ensuring everyone at the table can enjoy this classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- Soy sauce and peanut oil for marinade and cooking
- Chicken or beef stock for the savory sauce
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Steam broccoli until just tender; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook marinated beef until browned; add garlic and ginger.
- Stir in steamed broccoli and sauce mixture; cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg