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Close-up of tender slices of Chinese beef and broccoli florets coated in a savory sauce.

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Faster than take out, healthier and tastier. This is a recipe from a Chinese restaurant!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine Shaoxing wine
  • 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
Stir Fry
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz beef fillet, flank or rump slice into 1/4" / 0.5cm thick slices
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 4-5 cups broccoli florets cooked
  • 1 cup water
Serving
  • sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix cornflour and water. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and mix well.
  2. Slice the beef. Place the beef and 2 tbsp of the sauce into a bowl and set aside to marinate.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef and spread out. Cook for 1 minute until browned.
  4. Stir beef for 10 seconds, then add garlic and ginger. Stir for another 30 seconds or until beef is no longer pink.
  5. Pour the remaining sauce and water into the skillet and mix quickly.
  6. When the sauce starts bubbling, add broccoli. Stir to coat the broccoli in sauce, then let it simmer for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
  7. Remove from heat immediately and serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Dark soy sauce provides a darker color and richer flavor. Light soy sauce can be used as a substitute for both, but the sauce will be lighter in color. Avoid using only dark soy sauce due to its strong flavor. Chinese cooking wine is key for authentic stir-fry flavor; dry sherry or cooking sake are good substitutes. If using mirin, omit the sugar. For an alcohol-free version, replace 3/4 cup of water with low-sodium chicken broth. Chinese five-spice powder is available in most supermarkets. For tender beef, slice against the grain. Slow-cooking cuts are not suitable unless tenderized. If par-boiling broccoli, cook for 40-60 seconds in boiling water, then drain.

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