Description
A homemade version of the classic Chinese-American beef and broccoli stir-fry, featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli in a glossy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs (680g) flank steak, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons neutral oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for sauce)
- ½ cup (120ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine (optional)
- 1 lb (450g) broccoli, cut into 1½-inch florets
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 3 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Velvet the beef. Slice the flank steak and combine with baking soda, cornstarch, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, neutral oil, and white pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Blanch the broccoli. Boil salted water, add broccoli florets for 60–90 seconds, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly.
- Make the sauce. Whisk together oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch until dissolved.
- Sear the beef. Heat a wok, add oil, and add the beef in batches. Sear for 60 seconds, then toss for 30–60 seconds more until just cooked through. Remove from the wok.
- Stir-fry the aromatics. Reduce heat, add remaining oil, and stir-fry scallion whites, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Bring it together. Add blanched broccoli, pour in the sauce, and toss everything for 1–2 minutes until glossy. Return beef to the wok, add sesame oil, and toss again. Serve immediately.
Notes
Velveting the beef and blanching the broccoli ensures a tender and perfectly cooked dish. Great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg