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Chinese Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Chinese Beef and Broccoli Recipe

4.7 from 18 reviews

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe is a classic stir-fry dish that combines tender marinated beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!

Ingredients

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Meat and Marinade:

  • 1 lb flank steak, 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)

Sauce:

  • 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

Stir-fry:

  • 1 head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil) (*Footnote 3)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, minced

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef: Cut the beef into thin slices or sticks. Marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce: Mix chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  3. Steam the broccoli: Steam broccoli until tender. Set aside.
  4. Stir-fry the beef: Cook marinated beef until browned. Add garlic and ginger.
  5. Combine: Return broccoli to the pan. Pour in the sauce and cook until thickened.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot.

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Keywords: Chinese Beef, Broccoli Stir-Fry, Asian Beef Recipe