Description
Tender, velvety beef and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a glossy garlic–ginger sauce. This Chinese beef & broccoli is weeknight-fast, one-pan, and better than takeout—ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
BEEF & MARINADE
1 lb (450g) flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
Pinch white pepper
Optional: 1/4 tsp baking soda (for extra tenderness)
SAUCE
1/3 cup low-sodium beef broth (or water)
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
STIR-FRY
2–3 tbsp neutral oil (avocado/peanut)
3 cups broccoli florets (about 300g)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced
2–3 green onions, sliced (divided)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Finish: 1 tsp sesame oil + sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss beef with soy, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and baking soda if using. Rest 10–15 minutes.
2. Whisk the sauce: broth, soy, oyster, sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch; set aside.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet/wok over medium-high. Stir-fry broccoli with a pinch of salt 2–3 minutes until bright and crisp-tender; add a splash of water if needed. Transfer to a plate.
4. Add 1–2 tbsp oil. Sear beef in an even layer 60–90 seconds per side until just browned (work in 2 batches if needed). Return all beef to the pan.
5. Push beef to the sides; add garlic, ginger, and half the green onions; sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Whisk sauce again and pour in; simmer 30–60 seconds, tossing, until thick and glossy.
7. Return broccoli; toss to coat. Off heat, finish with sesame oil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Serve hot with rice or noodles; top with remaining green onions (and sesame seeds).
Notes
Make it gluten-free: use tamari and a GF oyster-style sauce.
Extra veg: add sliced mushrooms, snap peas, or carrots (cook with broccoli).
Meal prep: keeps 3–4 days au frigo; réchauffe avec un trait d’eau.
Tenderness tip: slice steak very thinly against the grain; a brief 10–15 min marinade with a pinch of baking soda helps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Beef, Stir-Fry
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan, Wok/Skillet
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: beef and broccoli, chinese beef and broccoli, quick stir fry, takeout at home, weeknight dinner