Cantonese Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry: Quick & Flavorful

Preparation time: 40 min Cooking time: 15 min Serves: 6

Description

A classic Chinese-inspired dish, this easy Cantonese Beef and Broccoli stir-fry recipe features tender, marinated flank steak and crisp broccoli florets coated in a savory, garlic-infused sauce. It’s a quick and delicious weeknight meal that’s sure to become a family favorite, perfect served over rice.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 lb. flank steak (or other tender beef)
  • 1/2 lb. broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 7 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed (or more, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Marinade:
  • 1 teaspoon dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • cooked rice

Method

Use a cleaver to slice beef across the grain and at an angle, into thin strips. Mix marinade ingredients and pour into a Ziploc bag along with beef strips; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.

Cut broccoli into pieces. Dissolve cornstarch in water to make a paste; set aside. Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat for 1 minute. Stir-fry marinated beef until very lightly browned. Remove beef, draining well over wok; set aside.

Add 1 tablespoon oil if needed. Heat for 30 seconds. Add broccoli. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add cornstarch paste, salt, soy, broth, and pepper. Stir-fry until sauce thickens slightly. Add cooked beef and mix well. Remove from wok and arrange on a platter. Serve with cooked rice.

Tags

Beef  · Broccoli  · Cantonese  · Chinese  · Stir fry  · Asian  · Easy  · Quick  · Dinner  · Main course  · Family favorite  · Homemade  · Garlic  · Soy sauce  · Flank steak  · Weeknight meal  · Rice

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