Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Chinese Beef and Broccoli, where tender beef mingles with crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. This one-pan wonder is not just a meal; it’s a culinary adventure that transforms simple ingredients into a feast for the senses. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish promises to be a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prep the beef by slicing it against the grain into thin strips. Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef strips in batches until browned on both sides; then remove from the pan.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli florets and sauce mixture; cook for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan, mixing well until heated through. Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting flank steak with chicken or tofu. Experiment with additional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrition. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry during cooking.