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Beef and Broccoli

Cultural Context

Beef and broccoli is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, often found in takeout menus across the United States. It combines tender beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, reflecting the adaptation of traditional Chinese flavors to American tastes. The dish is commonly enjoyed for its balance of protein and vegetables, making it a favorite for quick weeknight dinners.

Chinese-AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb flank steak
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups broccoli florets
1 medium yellow sweet onion

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean beef is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium option for a healthier profile.

1

Cut flank steak into thin slices against the grain.

2

Cut the slices into bite-sized pieces.

3

In a bowl, combine flank steak with 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a little sesame oil, a bit of honey, and a splash of dry sherry.

4

Mix well and add a little over half a tablespoon of cornstarch, then set aside.

5

Chop a little ginger and heat a small amount of oil in a pan.

6

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the hot oil and remove after flavoring the oil.

7

Add ginger to the pan and keep it in.

8

Add the marinated beef to the pan and cook until browned, adding red pepper flakes for heat.

9

Prepare broccoli and yellow sweet onion and add them to the pan with the beef.

10

Mix everything together and cook until the broccoli is tender.

Cooking Techniques

stir-fried

Equipment Needed

wokknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Beef with BroccoliBroccoli Beef

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