Beef and broccoli is a popular and easy Chinese takeout dish. You will learn techniques to ensure your broccoli stays fresh and your beef turns out juicy and tender. Let’s get right into it.
A popular and easy Chinese takeout dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli.
30 min.
15 min.
4 servings
PREP INGREDIENTS
Slice your beef into thin pieces.
Marinate with 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, light soy sauce, cornstarch, pepper, and baking soda.
MAKE SAUCE
Mix together the sauce ingredients until the sugar is dissolved.
COOK the Broccoli
Cut broccoli into bite sizes.
Blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
Shock in ice water for 3-5 minutes to stop cooking.
Stir Fry
Heat about 1 tablespoon oil in a wok.
Add beef and fry for 15-20 seconds per side until browned.
Remove beef; in the same wok, stir fry garlic for a few seconds.
Pour in the sauce, then add broccoli and return beef to the wok. Toss to combine.
