Beef and broccoli

There are many variations of the beef and broccoli dish, but the most common version is stir-fried beef with broccoli in a savory sauce. The dish is said to have originated in the Chinese province of Guangdong, and it has become a popular menu item in Chinese restaurants around the world.

There are many theories about the origins of the dish, but the most likely story is that it was created by Chinese immigrants who were working in the United States in the early 20th century. These workers were looking for a way to make a quick and easy meal that was also affordable, and they came up with the idea of stir-frying beef and broccoli in a wok.

The dish quickly gained popularity among other Chinese immigrants and American customers, and it eventually became a staple in Chinese-American cuisine. Today, beef and broccoli is one of the most popular Chinese-American dishes, and it can be found on the menus of Chinese restaurants across the United States.

Advice

When making beef and broccoli, the key is to get the beef to a rich and flavorful seared finish. Start by marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for at least an hour. When it's time to cook, heat a large skillet over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Add the beef and allow it to sear on each side, stirring occasionally. Once seared, add the broccoli and a little more oil and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Finally, add the marinade and let it reduce and thicken until it coats the beef and broccoli. Serve hot with steamed white rice or noodles.

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Recipes

 

Beef and Broccoli

4/5 - 2687 votes

• beef
• broccoli
• cornstarch
• oil
• chile garlic sauce
• shaoxing rice wine
• oyster sauce
• butter
• soy sauce

 

Beef and Broccoli

4.6/5 - 233 votes

• broccoli
• flank steak
• soy sauce
• baking soda
• sesame oil
• beef
• oyster sauce
• vegetable oil
• cornstarch
• rice wine
• garlic

 

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

4.96/5 - 83 votes

• water
• chinese wine
• dark soy sauce
• ginger
• sesame oil
• sugar
• garlic
• light soy sauce
• beef
• chinese 5-spice powder
• black pepper
• cornstarch cornflour
• oil
• broccoli
• sesame seed

 

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

4.54/5 - 28 votes

• beef consomme
• sesame oil
• beef
• soy sauce
• dark brown sugar
• cornstarch
• garlic
• broccoli
• white

 

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

5/5 - 13 votes

• water
• sesame oil
• sugar
• corn flour
• ginger
• oil
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• broccoli
• chinese wine
• white pepper
• chuck steak

 

Takeout Style Beef and Broccoli

5/5 - 2 votes

• flank steak
• ginger
• garlic
• red pepper flake
• brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• garlic
• olive oil
• broccoli
• soy sauce
• salt

 

Chinese-American Beef and Broccoli With Oyster Sauce Recipe

5/5 - 2 votes

• broccoli
• flank steak
• sugar
• sesame seed oil
• chicken stock
• oyster sauce
• shaoxing wine
• soy sauce
• corn starch
• ginger
• garlic
• green onion
• canola oil

 

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

5/5 - 2 votes

• beef broth
• broccoli
• olive oil
• sesame oil
• beef
• ginger
• brown sugar
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• red pepper flake
• cornstarch
• water
• garlic
• green onion
• pepper

 

Spicy Lemon Ginger Beef and Broccoli

5/5 - 1 votes

• flank steak
• ginger
• garlic
• lemon
• red pepper flake
• brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic
• broccoli
• soy sauce
• salt

 

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• beef stock
• garlic
• ginger
• beef chuck eye roll
• sesame oil
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• water
• vegetable oil
• cornstarch
• broccoli
• black pepper

 

Beef and Broccoli

4/5 - 1 votes

• green onion
• garlic
• oyster sauce
• ginger
• msg
• fried shallot
• mushroom water
• shaoxing wine
• soy sauce
• onion
• slurry
• vegetable oil
• chinese broccoli
• flank steak

 

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

5/5 - 1 votes

• cornstarch
• sriracha
• broccoli crown
• onion
• flank steak
• olive oil
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• garlic
• beef broth
• sesame oil
• salt

 

Beef and Broccoli

1/5 - 1 votes

• broccoli chimichurri
• salt
• soy tofu mustard
• garlic
• tamari soy sauce
• grapeseed oil
• butter
• garlic
• thyme
• rib eye steak
• broccoli
• dijon mustard
• parsley
• red wine vinegar
• grapeseed oil
• tofu
• salt

 

Beef and Broccoli

1/5 - 1 votes

• salt
• palmful raisin
• salt
• green onion
• lime zest
• beef stock
• grain white rice
• cornstarch
• nero 'avola
• garlic
• broccoli rabe
• bulbs fennel
• onion
• bell pepper
• beef short rib
• sherry
• tomato paste
• clove
• olive oil
• oil
• soy sauce
• bay leaf
• onion
• italian cherry pepper
• ginger
• hoisin sauce
• anchovy
• harissa
• garlic
• southern italian short rib

 

Beef and Broccoli

No Rating - 0 votes

• flank steak
• cornstarch
• peanut oil
• rice wine vinegar
• sesame oil
• sauce batch
• black pepper
• ginger
• garlic
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• broccoli
• water
• sriracha
• sesame seed

 

#GlutenFree Stir Fried Beef and Broccoli

No Rating - 0 votes

• water
• vegetable oil
• mccormick® gluten brown gravy
• mccormick® ginger
• broccoli
• flank steak
• white rice

 

Stir-fried Beef and Broccoli

No Rating - 0 votes

• white rice
• salt
• flank steak
• fermented black bean
• sesame oil
• ginger
• garlic
• cornstarch
• broccoli
• chicken broth
• oyster sauce
• peanut oil
• soy sauce
• dark soy sauce
• shao hsing rice wine

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