Description
📋 Description
This 30-minute Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a flavorful one-pan meal that brings takeout taste home—without the added cost or sodium. Juicy, seared flank steak is paired with crisp-tender broccoli and a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. It’s quick, satisfying, and family-friendly!
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients
Main:
1 lb flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame/avocado oil)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
Sauce:
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)
1 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
¼ cup beef broth
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Beef
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and a bit of cornstarch. Toss with sliced beef and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Steam the Broccoli
Blanch broccoli for 2–3 minutes or microwave with a splash of water until vibrant and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
Step 3: Sear the Beef
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
Lower heat. Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry briefly. Add broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened.
Step 5: Combine and Finish
Return beef and broccoli to the pan. Toss everything together until heated and well coated. Drizzle with sesame oil if using.
Notes
📝 Notes
Slice beef thinly for tenderness. Freezing for 10–15 mins before slicing helps.
Low-sodium tip: Use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce for a lower-sodium, gluten-free option.
Prep ahead: You can marinate the beef and prep the broccoli up to a day in advance for even faster weeknight meals.
Reheat tip: Add a splash of broth or water when reheating to keep the sauce silky and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg