Servings
4
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
Beef and Broccoli is a popular Chinese stir-fry dish that blends tender beef slices with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Its quick cooking time and delightful taste make it a convenient choice for weeknight dinners. The secret to achieving a great Beef and Broccoli is marinating the beef thoroughly and cooking it swiftly over high heat to maintain its tenderness. With a short preparation and cooking time, this dish is likely to become a staple in dinner plans.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli and beef broth to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Keywords: Quick, Weeknight, Stir Fry
Spice Rack: Soy Sauce, Garlic, Brown Sugar
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A Great Weeknight Meal!
Quick, easy, and delicious! The sauce was flavorful but a little sweet for my taste. I’ll probably cut down the brown sugar next time but it was a great easy dinner for a weeknight. I served it with white rice.




















