Go Back
Chinese Beef Broccoli: The Ultimate 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

Chinese Beef Broccoli: The Ultimate 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

Skip the delivery fees with this vibrant Chinese Beef Broccoli that brings the steakhouse experience to your kitchen. This recipe features velvety, tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli florets tossed in a glossy, savory-sweet brown sauce. It is a balanced, wholesome meal that tastes even better than your favorite local spot and comes together in just thirty minutes. Serve it over a bed of fluffy white rice or noodles for the perfect weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 291
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce marinade
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda optional
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or beef
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or sherry
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce savory
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce for color
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar or white
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch thickener
Stir-fry
  • 1 head broccoli bite-size
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced

Equipment

  • Large Nonstick Skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Cut the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm thick slices and place them in a small bowl.
  2. Combine the beef with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch, mixing by hand until evenly coated.
  3. Let the beef marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.
  4. Whisk the chicken stock, wine, soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Steam the broccoli florets in a skillet with 1/4 cup of water for 1 minute, then remove and wipe the pan dry.
  6. Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high and sear the beef in a single layer for 30 seconds per side.
  7. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring briefly until the aromatics are fragrant.
  8. Return the broccoli to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir for 1 minute until the glaze thickens.

Notes

For the best results with tougher cuts like chuck or round, let the beef marinate with baking soda for 30 minutes to ensure a meltingly tender texture. If you cannot find dark soy sauce, a touch of molasses provides a similar depth of color and flavor. For a nutty finish, drizzle a small amount of toasted sesame oil over the dish just before serving to enhance the authentic aroma.