Chinese Beef and Broccoli (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender flank steak and crisp broccoli stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger in a savory soy-based sauce.
# Ingredients List:
→ Meat and Marinade
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1 lb boneless flank steak, skirt steak, or other similar cut
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for tougher cuts)
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup chicken stock or beef stock
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
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2 teaspoons brown sugar or white sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Stir-fry
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1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
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1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons minced ginger
# How to Make It:
01 -
Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1 cm (1/2 inch) sticks. Transfer to a bowl. Add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Mix well until coated. Marinate for 10 minutes.
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Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
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Add 1/4 cup water into a skillet over medium-high heat. Steam broccoli until tender and water evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer broccoli to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
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Add oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Spread the beef in a single layer and cook without touching for 30 seconds until browned. Flip and cook the other side briefly. Stir until lightly charred and still pink inside.
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Add garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir a few times to release aroma.
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Return broccoli to the skillet. Stir the sauce to dissolve the cornstarch, then pour it into the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Serve hot as a main dish.
# Extra Tips:
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For tougher cuts of beef, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the marinade and marinate for 30 minutes to tenderize.
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Dark soy sauce adds color and flavor. If unavailable, use 1/2 teaspoon of molasses as a substitute.
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If peanut oil is unavailable, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil after cooking to boost flavor.