Beef and Broccoli
If you've got flank steak, broccoli and oyster sauce, you're most of the way to this Chinese beef: about 60 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain, then toss with 1 tbsp soy sauce, the Shaoxing wine and 1 tbsp cornflour and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Stir together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, the rest of the cornflour and the water to make a smooth sauce, and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 90 seconds, then drain well so they stay bright green and crisp-tender.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat and sear the beef in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned and cooked through, then remove to a plate.
- Add the last tbsp of oil and stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 20 seconds until fragrant, then return the beef and broccoli to the wok.
- Pour in the sauce and toss everything for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens and coats the beef and broccoli in a glossy glaze, then serve over rice.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Saucepan Β· Wok
Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
What to serve with Beef and Broccoli
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Wontons Pork
- Sweet and Sour Pork Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef and Broccoli take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Beef and Broccoli is an original Chinese recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Beef and broccoli stir fry.jpg by Joy, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.