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You can whip up this dish two ways—stir-frying in a wok or grilling for added smoky flavor. Marinated beef cooks fast with broccoli in a tasty oyster sauce.
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Updated on Sat, 22 Mar 2025 16:04:14 GMT
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Get a taste of homemade goodness with this easy Chinese-American Beef and Broccoli that beats any local takeout spot. We combine juicy marinated beef strips with fresh, crunchy broccoli, all mixed in a smooth oyster sauce blend. You'll have this mouthwatering stir-fry ready in less than half an hour. It's an ideal quick dinner that brings authentic taste using regular grocery store items.

What Makes This Dish Special

You'll adore how this dish mixes juicy beef with snappy broccoli in a rich sauce that's not too sweet. The quick cooking over high heat gives you that smoky restaurant flavor at home, while our simple marinade keeps every beef slice moist and tasty. It's quicker than waiting for delivery, costs way less, and you can tweak the flavors just how you like them. Anyone wanting real Chinese-American food without leaving home will love this.

What You'll Need

  • Beef Marinade Mix:
    • 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips across grain
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (dry sherry works too)
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Sauce Blend:
    • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Main Stir-Fry Components:
    • 1 pound broccoli florets
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
    • 1-inch piece ginger, chopped fine
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • Salt and white pepper to your liking

Easy Cooking Process

Get Your Beef Ready
Mix your sliced beef with all marinade items. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes while you work on everything else.
Mix Your Sauce
Stir all sauce stuff in a bowl until you can't see any cornstarch lumps. Put it aside for now.
Quick-Cook the Broccoli
Drop broccoli in boiling water for just 30 seconds. Quickly move it to ice-cold water. Drain it well.
Sear Your Meat
Get your wok or big pan super hot until you see smoke. Add oil, then cook beef in small batches just until brown, taking about 1 minute each time. Set aside on a plate.
Cook Flavor Base
Put in what's left of your oil, then stir around the garlic and ginger until you can smell them, about half a minute.
Bring Everything Together
Toss in broccoli and stir for 1 minute. Add your beef back in. Pour your sauce all over and cook until it gets thick, around 2 minutes.

Insider Kitchen Tricks

Try freezing your meat just a bit before slicing for cleaner cuts. Make sure your pan is smoking hot before adding any oil. Don't try cooking everything at once or it'll steam instead of fry. Get all your stuff measured and ready before turning on the stove. Keep the heat cranked up the whole time you're cooking. Pull your broccoli off the heat while it still has some crunch to it.

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Tasty Pairing Ideas

Put this tasty mix on top of fluffy jasmine rice or your favorite noodles. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions on top before eating. It goes great with a bowl of hot and sour soup or some crispy egg rolls for a full dinner. You might want to keep some chili oil or sriracha nearby if you like things spicy. Works really well when served family-style with other Chinese-American favorites.

Keeping It Fresh

Pop any extras in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days. Warm it up slowly in your wok or microwave so the meat doesn't get tough. You can mix the sauce ahead of time and keep it separate. For the best flavor and texture, cook your beef and broccoli right before you plan to eat. We don't suggest freezing this dish since it'll change how everything feels when you thaw it out.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What’s the best beef to use?
Choose flank steak, skirt steak, hanger steak, or flap meat. Slice thinly and cut against the grain.
→ Can I skip the Shaoxing wine?
Sure, swap it with dry sherry for a similar taste!
→ Why not cook everything at once?
Cooking smaller portions helps ingredients char properly instead of steaming.
→ How long should beef marinate?
At least 20 minutes works, but letting it sit for up to 3 hours boosts the flavor.
→ Wok or grill—what’s better?
It depends! Wok cooking is quick and traditional, but grilling gives a smoky edge. Pick what works for you.

Beef Broccoli Stir Fry

Tender beef meets crunchy broccoli in a flavorful stir-fry. Choose between wok cooking or grilling for a smoky twist.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Aicha

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Chinese-American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 servings)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1 pound of flank, skirt, hanger, or flap steak, sliced thinly into 1/4-inch strips.
02 1/4 cup soy sauce, split into two portions.
03 1/4 cup of Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, divided.
04 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
05 1/3 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium.
06 1/4 cup of rich oyster sauce.
07 1 tablespoon of white sugar.
08 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
09 2 garlic cloves, minced finely.
10 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger, chopped super small.
11 3 green onions; slice the whites finely and the greens into 1/2-inch pieces.
12 4 tablespoons of vegetable, peanut, or canola oil.
13 1 pound of broccoli crowns.

Instructions

Step 01

Mix the beef slices with 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and Shaoxing wine in a bowl, then chill for anywhere from 20 minutes to 3 hours.

Step 02

Stir the remaining soy sauce together with cornstarch until smooth. Add in the leftover wine, chicken broth, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Keep this ready. In another bowl, mix garlic, ginger, and sliced scallion whites.

Step 03

Start by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok till it's super hot and smoky. Sear half the beef quickly, remove, and repeat with the other half. Next, use the wok to char the broccoli in batches. Once done, toss in the garlic mix, return the beef and broccoli, add the sauce along with scallion greens, and stir everything until it thickens up.

Step 04

Pop your wok onto a grill. Get the oil super hot first, then brown the beef, pushing it aside when charred. Throw in the broccoli, combine everything, and mix in aromatics, sauce, and scallions. Finish cooking till the sauce thickens.

Notes

  1. Works great using a grill or wok setup.
  2. Cooking small portions at a time makes for better browning.
  3. Part of a collection focused on grilling stir-fries outside.

Tools You'll Need

  • Either a grill with a wok setup or just a plain wok.
  • A big mixing bowl.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains soy.
  • Has shellfish (oyster sauce).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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