Name: Homemade Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine); ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 12 oz (360g) beef (flank, rump, or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped; 4–5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head), lightly steamed or blanched; 1 cup water; Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish); Steamed rice or noodles (for serving)

Description

Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful stir-fry made with tender beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory sauce—all ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)

⅛ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons cooking oil

12 oz (360g) beef (flank, rump, or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped

4–5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head), lightly steamed or blanched

1 cup water

Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Steamed rice or noodles (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth. Add sugar, soy sauces, cooking wine, five spice, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
Marinate the beef: Slice beef into thin strips against the grain. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce. Set aside while you prep other ingredients.
Cook the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Arrange the beef in a single layer in the pan and sear for about 1 minute without moving it. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until no longer pink.
Add the aromatics: Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until wonderfully fragrant.
Combine sauce and broccoli: Pour in the remaining sauce along with 1 cup of water, then stir in the broccoli. Once bubbling, toss everything together and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is heated through.
Serve: Take off the heat and enjoy immediately over a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use flank, rump, or sirloin for best tenderness.

For low-carb, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Replace Shaoxing wine with dry sherry, cooking sake, or chicken broth if needed.

For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~405g
Calories: 392
Sugar: 4.1g
Carbohydrates: 16.7g
Protein: 43.5g