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Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a flavorful and healthy beef stir fry recipe that tastes just like your favorite takeout — but made at home! Tender slices of beef are cooked with crisp broccoli and tossed in a rich soy-garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish fits beautifully into beef diet recipes and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles. It’s one of the best beef recipes for dinner stir fry that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak or eye of round steak thinly sliced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional, for depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • Cooked white rice or lo mein noodles for serving
  • Sesame seeds or green onions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the Sauce:
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Broccoli:
  4. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch broccoli for 1–2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  5. Sear the Beef:
  6. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add sliced beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  7. Cook Aromatics:
  8. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. Combine Everything:
  10. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Return beef and broccoli, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  11. Serve:
  12. Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Beef options: Use flank steak, sirloin, or eye of round steak. Slice thinly across the grain for tenderness.
  • Low-carb option: Serve with cauliflower rice or extra broccoli for a lighter meal.
  • No oyster sauce? Add a splash more soy sauce and a dash of honey.
  • Meal prep tip: Cook rice ahead of time and refrigerate — this dish reheats beautifully for quick lunches!
  • Add veggies: Bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms make tasty additions for color and crunch.