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Chinese Beef and Broccoli – Better Than Takeout & Ready in 25 Minutes

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This quick and savory Chinese Beef and Broccoli features tender flank steak and crisp broccoli in a garlic-soy sauce — all ready in under 30 minutes for a better-than-takeout dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 2–3 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 tbsp oil (canola or avocado)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • ¼ cup beef broth or water

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.

  • Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  • Heat oil in skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef slices for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  • Add garlic and ginger to pan. Sauté for 30 seconds.

  • Return broccoli to pan, pour in sauce, and stir until thickened.

  • Add beef back in, toss everything, and cook for 1–2 more minutes.

  • Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.

Notes

  • Slice steak thinly for tenderness

  • Gluten-free: use tamari and GF oyster sauce

  • Double sauce if serving with rice or noodles

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