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Beef and Broccoli (Chinese Takeout-Style)

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This Chinese takeout-style Beef and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful stir-fry featuring tender marinated beef and crisp broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Better than takeout and made in just 30 minutes!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired

Ingredients

For the Beef and Marinade:

Flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

1 tsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderizing)

For the Sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

1 tsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water or beef broth

For the Stir-Fry:

3 cups broccoli florets

1–2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.)

Cooked white rice, for serving

Optional: sliced scallions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Marinate the Beef: Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and baking soda (if using). Toss and let marinate for 20–30 minutes.

Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water or broth. Set aside.

Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in a single layer, searing for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Steam the Broccoli: In the same pan, add a splash of water and broccoli. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Uncover and evaporate excess liquid.

Combine: Return beef to pan, pour in sauce, and stir. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.

Serve: Spoon over rice and garnish with scallions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.

Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter version.

Add chili flakes or chili garlic sauce for heat.

Substitute hoisin for oyster sauce if needed.

Swap in chicken or tofu for a different protein.

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