Beef Broccoli Recipe
Tender beef slices and crisp broccoli tossed in a homemade sweet and savory garlic soy sauce. This easy Chinese-inspired dish is perfect for serving with steamed rice.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Large frying pan or wok
- Spatula or cooking spoon
- Small bowl for cornstarch slurry
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- 700 grams beef slices sirloin or tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons oil divided as needed
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup water plus a little extra if needed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Combine the beef, salt, pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and some of the oil in a bowl. Mix well and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat some of the remaining oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Cook the Broccoli: Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until bright green and slightly crisp. Transfer to a plate.
- Brown the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the same pan. Cook until browned, working in batches if necessary.
- Simmer: Add the water and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce reduces. Add a little extra water if needed.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix the cornstarch with a little cool water until smooth. Stir it gradually into the simmering sauce and cook until glossy and thickened.
- Combine: Return the broccoli to the pan. Toss with the beef and sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly across the grain to help make it tender.
- Sirloin and tenderloin are good choices for this recipe.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan so the beef browns instead of steaming.
- Keep the broccoli slightly crisp; it will cook again when returned to the sauce.
- Soy sauce and oyster sauce are salty, so taste the dish before adding extra salt.
- Dissolve cornstarch in cool water before adding it to the hot sauce to prevent lumps.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within two hours and consume within 3–4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 38gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11g
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