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Beef & Broccoli

西兰花炒牛肉 · Xī lán huā chǎo niú ròu

Thin beef slices and broccoli in a light soy-garlic sauce. Slice across the grain and cook in a roomy pan.

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Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
Beef & Broccoli — illustrative dish photo; ingredients may differ
Illustrative dish photography · credits below · BrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0
Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Slice and coat

    Slice beef across the grain. Toss with half the soy sauce, half the starch, and a little measured water.

  2. 02

    Blanch broccoli

    Boil broccoli 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain well.

  3. 03

    Cook beef separately

    Heat most of the oil over medium-high heat. Fry beef in batches for 2–4 minutes, checking at least 63°C. Rest on a clean plate at least 3 minutes.

  4. 04

    Mix the sauce

    Combine remaining soy sauce, starch, and water. Add remaining oil and garlic to the pan, then broccoli.

  5. 05

    Finish

    Pour in sauce and simmer until slightly thickened. Return rested beef and toss until everything is hot.

A little kitchen wisdom

Thin slices should have similar thickness so one batch cooks evenly.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Broccoli: Use thinly sliced bok choy stems; add leaves near the end.

Cook safely

Whole cuts of beef must reach 63°C / 145°F and rest at least 3 minutes.

FoodSafety.gov guidance ↗