Chinese Beef and Broccoli (One Pan Take-Out)
This quick and easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers tender, marinated beef and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a savory, thickened sauce — all cooked in one pan. Perfect for a homemade take-out style meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Stir-Fry
- Method: Marinating, Stir-frying, Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Beef (ribeye or flank steak), sliced against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water (for steaming broccoli)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Sauce Ingredients:
Soy sauce
Oyster sauce (optional)
Sugar
Additional cornstarch mixed with water to thicken
Instructions
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Marinate beef with soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
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Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
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Steam broccoli in 1/4 cup boiling water covered for about 1 minute; remove and dry pan.
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Heat vegetable oil in pan, sear beef slices undisturbed for 30 seconds per side until browned but still pink inside.
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Add garlic and ginger; stir to release aroma.
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Return broccoli to pan, add sauce mixture, cook until sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
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Serve hot immediately.
Notes
Add bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots for more veggies.
Spice it up with chili flakes or fresh chilies.
Use tamari for gluten-free option.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
