Description
Restaurant-quality Chinese Beef and Broccoli made at home in just 25 minutes. Tender flank steak, crisp broccoli florets, and a glossy savory-sweet sauce that rivals your favorite takeout. Master the authentic velveting technique for impossibly tender beef!
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for marinade)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinade)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for marinade)
3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large crown)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided (for cooking)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
½ cup beef broth or water
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for sauce)
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice flank steak against the grain into ¼-inch thick strips. In a bowl, combine beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, baking soda, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. While beef marinates, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, beef broth, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
3. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for exactly 90 seconds until bright green. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water. Set aside.
4. Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
5. Add half the marinated beef in a single layer. Let sear undisturbed for 90 seconds, flip, and cook another 60 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Stir the sauce mixture, then pour into the wok. Bring to a bubble, stirring constantly as it thickens, about 60-90 seconds.
8. Return beef and any accumulated juices to the wok. Add blanched broccoli.
9. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats everything with a glossy sheen.
10. Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Freeze flank steak for 20-30 minutes before slicing for easier, more uniform cuts.
Always slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Don’t skip the velveting step—it’s the secret to restaurant-quality texture.
Cook beef in batches to avoid overcrowding, which prevents proper searing.
Blanching broccoli separately ensures perfect crisp-tender texture.
Mix cornstarch in sauce right before adding to prevent settling.
For spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce to the sauce mixture.
Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated and reheat beautifully on the stovetop.
Substitute chicken thighs or extra-firm tofu for beef using the same technique.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chinese beef and broccoli, beef and broccoli recipe, easy stir fry, asian beef recipe, takeout at home, quick dinner recipe, chinese restaurant style
