Chinese Beef and Broccoli
A quick and delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe, healthier than takeout and perfect for a family meal.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch / cornflour
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (Note 1)
- 1 ½ tablespoon light soy sauce (Note 1)
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine) (Note 2)
- ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (Note 3)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 12 oz beef fillet, flank or rump (Note 4 for tenderising option)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 4 - 5 cups broccoli florets (1 head, cooked, Note 5)
- 1 cup water
Serving
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place cornflour and water in a bowl then mix. Add remaining Sauce ingredients.
- Slice the beef into ¼" / 0.5cm thick slices. Place the beef and 2 tablespoon of the Sauce into a bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and spread out, leave for 1 minute until browned.
- Stir beef for 10 seconds, then add garlic and ginger. Stir for another 30 seconds or until beef is no longer pink.
- Pour Sauce and water into the skillet and quickly mix.
- 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.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Dark soy sauce adds color and flavor; Chinese cooking wine is essential for authentic taste. Adjust seasonings as preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 405gCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 16.7gProtein: 43.5gFat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1101mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 4.1gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 187.3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3.1mg
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