Easy Chinese Recipe

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I love experimenting with Asian recipes and this Authentic Beef And Broccoli secured a spot in my dinner lineup. Featuring thinly sliced flank steak, crisp broccoli florets, and a subtle garlic soy-brown sugar sauce, each bite captures balanced flavors that make dinner satisfying and a refreshing twist on classic favorites.

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I’ve been experimenting in my kitchen and stumbled upon this crazy good Easy Chinese beef and broccoli recipe that you’ll want to try ASAP. I started by marinating 1/2 lb of flank steak with a tablespoon of corn starch and two teaspoons of soy sauce, so it gets that tender, seared finish when you cook it up in a skillet.

Then the magic begins with 2 cups of fresh broccoli florets and 2 minced garlic cloves tossed in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until they’re just right. The best part is the simple stir fry sauce made by mixing 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and a 1/2 teaspoon of corn starch which ties everything together perfectly.

Trust me, this dish nails that balance between authenticity and easy everyday cooking, and it’s a great alternative when you’re craving something like PF Chang’s or Panda Express paired with a bowl of rice. Enjoy experimenting with it!

Why I Like this Recipe

I like this recipe for a few reasons. First, I love how simple it is. I mean, you only need a few basic ingredients like soy sauce, corn starch and brown sugar to create a really tasty sauce. Second, the marinade really makes the beef tender and flavorful. When I sear the flank steak, it comes out with a nice crunchy edge and it pairs so well with the broccoli. Third, I appreciate how fast and easy it comes together. On a busy night i don’t have time to fuss with complicated steps, so whipping this meal up means i can still have a yummy dinner without the stress. And lastly, this dish reminds me of my favorite takeout places like Panda Express, but i love knowing i made it at home and even made it a bit healthier by using rice and fresh broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • Flank steak offers lean protein, iron and B vitamins that help boost muscle growth.
  • Broccoli supplies fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants for crunch and improved digestion.
  • Soy sauce adds savory saltiness and umami that brings all flavors together.
  • Brown sugar gives a subtle sweetness balancing the dish with its light caramel flavor.
  • Garlic delivers a punch of aroma and natural antibacterial benefits that uplift the taste.
  • Vegetable oil acts as a heat carrier helping stir fry to achieve perfect sear.
  • Corn starch thickens marinades and sauces giving them a smooth, glossy finish.
  • Cooked rice serves as a filling base that holds all flavors in every bite.

Ingredient Quantities

  • 1/2 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (for beef marinade)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce (for beef marinade)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • For the stir fry sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • For the stir fry sauce: 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • For the stir fry sauce: 1/2 teaspoon corn starch
  • Cooked rice (to serve on the side)

How to Make this

1. Toss the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon corn starch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in a bowl. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.

2. In another small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon corn starch to make the stir fry sauce.

3. Heat up 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet or wok on medium-high heat.

4. Add the marinated beef in one layer and sear it for about 2 minutes until it’s browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, throw in the minced garlic and let it cook for about a minute until you can smell it.

6. Add the 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and stir fry them for about 4-5 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender.

7. Put the beef back into the skillet with the broccoli.

8. Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir everything together well so the sauce coats the beef and broccoli.

9. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit and the beef is fully cooked.

10. Serve the beef and broccoli over a bed of cooked rice and enjoy your dinner.

Equipment Needed

1. Mixing bowl for marinating the beef
2. Small bowl for the stir fry sauce
3. Measuring spoons for corn starch, soy sauce, and brown sugar
4. Skillet or wok for stir frying
5. Spatula or tongs for stirring
6. Knife and cutting board for slicing the flank steak and chopping garlic and broccoli
7. Pot or rice cooker for cooking the rice

FAQ

Easy Chinese Recipe Substitutions and Variations

  • If you can’t get flank steak, you can swap it out for sirloin or even thinly sliced pork. The flavor might change a bit, but it’ll still be yummy.
  • You can replace the corn starch in the marinade with arrowroot powder if you’re in a pinch. It works nearly as well for tenderizing the beef.
  • If you ever run out of soy sauce, try substituting tamari or coconut aminos. They give a similar taste and sometimes even a nicer flavor twist.
  • Vegetable oil can be switched with peanut oil or canola oil. Both have high smoke points which makes them perfect for stir-frying.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure your pan is super hot before you add the beef so it sears right away; if you crowd the pan, the meat steams instead of getting that nice brown crust, which isn’t as flavorful.
2. Let the beef sit in the marinade a little extra if you can – the corn starch helps tenderize it so a bit more time can really amp up the flavor without making it mushy.
3. When you add the garlic, watch it like crazy because it cooks real fast and can get burnt easily. Burnt garlic can ruin the overall taste.
4. Keep stirring when you pour in the sauce so it cooks evenly and thickens properly; this helps the sauce stick to the beef and broccoli and gives every bite a consistent flavor.

Easy Chinese Recipe

Easy Chinese Recipe

Recipe by Dave Simpson

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I love experimenting with Asian recipes and this Authentic Beef And Broccoli secured a spot in my dinner lineup. Featuring thinly sliced flank steak, crisp broccoli florets, and a subtle garlic soy-brown sugar sauce, each bite captures balanced flavors that make dinner satisfying and a refreshing twist on classic favorites.

Servings

2

servings

Calories

500

kcal

Equipment: 1. Mixing bowl for marinating the beef
2. Small bowl for the stir fry sauce
3. Measuring spoons for corn starch, soy sauce, and brown sugar
4. Skillet or wok for stir frying
5. Spatula or tongs for stirring
6. Knife and cutting board for slicing the flank steak and chopping garlic and broccoli
7. Pot or rice cooker for cooking the rice

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (for beef marinade)

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce (for beef marinade)

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • For the stir fry sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • For the stir fry sauce: 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • For the stir fry sauce: 1/2 teaspoon corn starch

  • Cooked rice (to serve on the side)

Directions

  • Toss the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon corn starch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in a bowl. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
  • In another small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon corn starch to make the stir fry sauce.
  • Heat up 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet or wok on medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated beef in one layer and sear it for about 2 minutes until it's browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, throw in the minced garlic and let it cook for about a minute until you can smell it.
  • Add the 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and stir fry them for about 4-5 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender.
  • Put the beef back into the skillet with the broccoli.
  • Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir everything together well so the sauce coats the beef and broccoli.
  • Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit and the beef is fully cooked.
  • Serve the beef and broccoli over a bed of cooked rice and enjoy your dinner.

Notes

  • Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size: 300g
  • Total number of serves: 2
  • Calories: 500kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 2g
  • Monounsaturated: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Potassium: 700mg
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Vitamin A: 500IU
  • Vitamin C: 80mg
  • Calcium: 60mg
  • Iron: 3mg

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