
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A classic Chinese beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Chinese Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/broccoli_beef/
Ingredients
- 1 tspSoy Sauce
- 1 tspDry sherry
- 1/2 tspCornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoonBlack Pepper
- 1 lbSirloin steak
- 2 tablespoonsOyster Sauce
- 1 tspDry sherry
- 1 tablespoonSoy Sauce
- 1/4 cupChicken Stock
- 1 lbBroccoli
- 2 tablespoonsHigh Heat Cooking Oil
- 2 cloves mincedGarlic
- 1 tspCornstarch
- 1 tablespoonWater
Instructions
- 01
Marinate the beef:
- 02
Stir together the beef marinade ingredients (1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper) in a medium bowl.
- 03
Add the beef slices and stir until coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- 04
Prepare the sauce:
- 05
Stir together the sauce ingredients (2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth) in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 06
Blanch or steam the broccoli:
- 07
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- 08
Stir-fry the beef:
- 09
Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and instantly evaporates upon contact. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat.
- 10
Add the beef and immediately spread it out all over the surface of the wok or pan in a single layer (preferably not touching).
- 11
Let the beef fry undisturbed for 1 minute. Flip the beef slices over, add the garlic to the pan, and fry for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until no longer pink.
- 12
Add the sauce, cornstarch, and broccoli:
- 13
Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water). Stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broccoli.
- 14
Serve immediately, with steamed rice or on its own.





