Description
Savory Chinese One Pan Beef and Broccoli comes together faster than takeout, letting you whip up a restaurant-quality dinner right in your kitchen with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. This easy weeknight meal delivers tender beef and crisp broccoli in a perfectly balanced sauce that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins and Vegetables:
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger root, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cut 1 lb beef flank steak into razor-thin slices, ensuring each piece runs perpendicular to the meat’s natural grain for maximum tenderness.
- Whisk ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce with 2 tsp cornstarch mixed in 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Completely coat your sliced beef in this marinade and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Crush 4 garlic cloves and grate your 1-inch ginger piece into fine pieces, preparing them for quick flavor release.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Pour 1 tbsp cooking oil and quickly sauté garlic and ginger until their aroma fills your kitchen, about 30 seconds.
- Crank the heat to high at 425°F. Introduce marinated beef to the pan, spreading pieces evenly. Stir-fry for precisely 3-4 minutes until edges turn deep golden brown.
- Toss 3 cups broccoli florets into the skillet. Splash 2 tbsp water and cover, allowing broccoli to steam for 3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant emerald green.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the beef and broccoli. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until sauce transforms into a glossy, thick coating.
- Transfer your sizzling creation over steamed rice or noodles. Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions across the top for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Slicing beef against the grain ensures tender, easy-to-chew meat that melts in your mouth.
- Cornstarch creates a silky sauce coating and helps seal in the beef’s moisture during quick stir-frying.
- Prepping ingredients beforehand (mise en place) makes the fast cooking process smooth and stress-free.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg