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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli: Quick and Healthy Dinner

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick and healthy dinner option that tantalizes your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak Slice against the grain
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Essential for thickening
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock or beef stock Use water for low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry Substitute with chicken broth or mirin for non-alcoholic
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce Use regular soy sauce if darker unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar White sugar can also be used
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening sauce
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups broccoli florets Can substitute with snap peas or carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced for maximum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Grated or minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil Use vegetable oil if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Optional for tenderizing tougher cuts

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Lid

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Slice the flank or skirt steak against the grain into thin strips, about ¼ inch thick. Marinate with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch to prepare the sauce.
  3. Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sear the marinated beef in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another minute. Add garlic and ginger for the last 30 seconds.
  5. Return the steamed broccoli to the skillet and add the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to slice the beef against the grain for tenderness and marinate for optimal flavor.

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