Beef and Broccoli

This is the BEST beef and broccoli you can make at home in less than 30 minutes! It's super easy to make, tastes just as good, if not better than takeout, and cheaper too. Complete this Chinese takeout classic with some shrimp fried rice or shrimp lo mein for some surf and turf action!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Marinate the beef:

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, water, shaoxing rice wine, salt and baking soda. Mix well until the beef has absorbed most of the liquids.

Step 3

Next, add the cornstarch and mix until the beef is well coated. Finish the marinade by adding oil. Mix until evenly combined. Set the beef aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes as you prepare the rest of the ingredients. You can also let the beef marinate overnight.

Step 4

*Do prepare the beef first so that it can marinade while you prepare the rest of the ingredients! This way you can maximize your time.*

Step 5

Prepare the sauce:

Step 6

In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce (water, soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil). Mix until no more cornstarch clumps are visible. Set aside until needed.

Step 7

Make the beef and broccoli:

Step 8

While the beef is marinating, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil them for 30 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on your preferred tenderness. The cook time will also depend on how big the broccoli florets are. Once cooked, drain the broccoli and set aside.

Step 9

Marinate the beef:

Step 10

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, water, shaoxing rice wine, salt and baking soda. Mix well until the beef has absorbed most of the liquids.

Step 11

Next, add the cornstarch and mix until the beef is well coated. Finish the marinade by adding oil. Mix until evenly combined. Set the beef aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes as you prepare the rest of the ingredients. You can also let the beef marinate overnight.

Step 12

*Do prepare the beef first so that it can marinade while you prepare the rest of the ingredients! This way you can maximize your time.*

Step 13

Prepare the sauce:

Step 14

In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce (water, soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil). Mix until no more cornstarch clumps are visible. Set aside until needed.

Step 15

Make the beef and broccoli:

Step 16

While the beef is marinating, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil them for 30 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on your preferred tenderness. The cook time will also depend on how big the broccoli florets are. Once cooked, drain the broccoli and set aside.

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