Description
A quick and delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir-fry featuring tender flank steak marinated in savory sauces, cooked with fresh broccoli florets, aromatic garlic and ginger, and finished with a flavorful sauce. Perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying homemade Asian meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
Sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced flank steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly to coat each beef piece well. Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderize the meat.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is just browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add sesame oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir continuously and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, to release their aromatic flavors.
- Cook Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp, maintaining its bright green color and crunch.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, rice wine (or dry sherry), and sugar. Pour this sauce over the cooked broccoli in the pan, coating the vegetables well.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the partially cooked beef to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat the beef through and allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for heat according to taste.
- Serve: Serve the hot beef and broccoli stir-fry immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a classic and comforting meal.
Notes
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Do not overcook the beef; it should be just browned before removing from the pan to avoid toughness.
- Broccoli should be cooked tender-crisp to retain nutrients and texture.
- Substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth if preferred.
- Adjust sugar and red pepper flakes quantity to balance sweetness and spice to your liking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
