Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Tender beef slices and crisp broccoli in a savory homemade sauce. Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin sliced thin against the grain
- 1 lb broccoli florets bite-sized
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda for tenderizing
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional
Instructions
- Slice beef thin against grain. Mix with 1 tbsp soy, baking soda, 1 tsp cornstarch. Marinate 15-30 min. Rinse and pat dry if desired. Sear in 1 tbsp hot oil, 1 min per side. Remove.
- Steam broccoli in skillet with 1/4 cup water, covered, 2 min. Remove water. Add garlic, ginger; stir 30 sec.
- Whisk sauce: remaining soy, oyster, hoisin, broth, sugar, cornstarch. Pour in, thicken 1 min. Return beef and broccoli. Toss with sesame oil. Garnish green onions.
Notes
- High heat for sear prevents steaming.
- Slice against grain for tenderness.
- Prep sauce ahead for quick cook.