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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Quick and Easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli Recipe ready in 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 392
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)
  • 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
Beef and Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz beef fillet, flank or rump sliced into 1/4" thick slices
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 4-5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup water
  • sesame seeds (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place cornstarch and water in a bowl then mix. Add remaining sauce ingredients.
  2. Slice the beef into 1/4″ thick slices. Place the beef and 2 tbsp of the sauce into a bowl and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and spread out, leave for 1 minute until browned.
  2. Stir beef for 10 seconds, then add garlic and ginger. Stir for another 30 seconds or until beef is no longer pink.
  3. Pour sauce and water into the skillet and quickly mix.
  4. When the sauce starts bubbling, add broccoli. Stir to coat the broccoli in sauce, then let it simmer for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
  5. Remove from heat immediately and serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 16.7gProtein: 43.5gFat: 18.3gSodium: 1101mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 4.1g

Notes

Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or tofu. Adding bell peppers or snap peas can offer extra crunch, while different spices can enhance flavor.

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