Chinese Beef and Broccoli: 25-Minute Bold Stir-Fry with Tender Steak and Crisp Veggies
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a quick, savory stir-fry made with tender steak, crisp broccoli, and a rich garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for fast dinners or homemade takeout.
Ingredients
1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
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Toss sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
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Steam broccoli 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Sear beef in batches 2–3 minutes per side. Remove.
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Add garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds.
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Return beef and broccoli to pan. Add sauce.
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Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
Slice beef thinly and prep everything ahead — stir-fries cook fast. Add extra sauce if serving with noodles.