Description
Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe made in 20 minutes with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and savory sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner at home. Try it tonight!
Ingredients
Sauce:
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/8 tsp Chinese five spice powder
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1/8 tsp black pepper
Stir Fry:
2 tbsp oil
12 oz beef flank, rump, or fillet, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
4–5 cups cooked broccoli florets
1 cup water
To Serve:
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Mix in the sugar, dark and light soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, Chinese five spice, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Marinate the Beef: Slice the beef thinly across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the beef in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Let it marinate briefly.
- Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer and let it cook without stirring for 1 minute to get a good sear. Stir-fry for another 10 seconds.
- Add Aromatics: Toss in the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and beef is just cooked through.
- Add Sauce and Broccoli: Pour the remaining sauce and 1 cup of water into the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate Broccoli: Add the pre-cooked broccoli florets, stir to coat them in the sauce, and simmer for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Cut beef against the grain for tenderness.
Blanch or steam broccoli ahead for the best texture.
Replace Shaoxing wine with broth if avoiding alcohol.
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Don’t overcrowd the pan to maintain a good sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 405g
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Carbohydrates: 16.7g
- Protein: 43.5g