Textual Chef

Beef and Broccoli Bowl

Tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets cooked in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, served over steamed rice. This Chinese restaurant favorite is quick to make for a satisfying lunch.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

ChineseLunchStovetopStandardHigh ProteinDairy-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix 1 lb thinly sliced against the grain beef flank steak with 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tsp brown sugar, remaining 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/2 cup beef broth. Set this sauce aside.

  3. 3

    Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of 2 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.

  4. 4

    Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.

  5. 5

    In the same wok, add the remaining oil if needed. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add the 1 lb cut into florets broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.

  7. 7

    Return the beef to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is cooked through.

  8. 8

    Stir in half of the 4 sliced green onions.

  9. 9

    Serve the beef and broccoli over 4 cups for serving cooked white rice, garnished with remaining green onions and 2 tsp for garnish sesame seeds.

Cook it with the batch dial

Textual Chef is a plain-text cooking reference of 2,009 recipes. In the app, this entry scales itself — half, standard, or double batch, every quantity recomputed inside the step that uses it — and the ingredient list files itself into an aisle-ordered shopping list. No ads, no life stories, no photos of somebody else's dinner.

Open the appThe first 30 days are free.