Description
This quick and easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a better-than-takeout stir-fry that comes together in under 30 minutes! Packed with tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce, it’s the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or when you’re craving Asian-inspired flavors. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy homemade takeout, or fast food ideas with fresh ingredients, this dish delivers every time. Great over rice or noodles, and endlessly customizable!
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water or beef broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips. Toss it with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water or broth. Set aside.
3. Optional: Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath to keep it vibrant.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated beef in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
5. Add more oil if needed and stir-fry the broccoli for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
6. Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice the beef thinly and against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Don’t skip the cornstarch marinade—it helps give the beef that silky restaurant-style texture.
Prep all ingredients before you start cooking; stir-frying moves quickly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, beef stir fry, Chinese recipe, broccoli stir fry, quick dinner, healthy takeout, weeknight meals