Chinese Beef and Broccoli (One Pan Take-Out)
Experience the delightful taste of take-out from your home kitchen with this quick and easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe. Tender flank steak combines beautifully with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights, providing a satisfying dish that can be made in under 30 minutes, while ensuring minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice flank steak thinly against the grain. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and let it shimmer.
- Cook the Beef: Add sliced flank steak in a single layer to the skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove from pan.
- Stir-Fry Broccoli: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and toss in broccoli florets. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Combine Everything: Return beef to the pan with broccoli and pour sauce over everything. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until beef is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg