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

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Beef and Broccoli

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

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

  • 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
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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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

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

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

  • 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
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Beef and Broccoli

  • 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
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Stir-fried Beef and Broccoli

  • 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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Beef and Broccoli

  • 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

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
broccoli
soy sauce
ginger
cornstarch
oyster sauce
flank steak
sesame oil
salt
water
beef
olive oil
oil
vegetable oil
brown sugar
green onion
onion
sugar
black pepper
red pepper flake
butter
chinese wine
dark soy sauce
sesame seed
rice vinegar
shaoxing wine
beef broth
beef stock
sriracha
grapeseed oil
white rice
peanut oil
chile garlic sauce
shaoxing rice wine
baking soda
rice wine
light soy sauce
chinese 5-spice powder
cornstarch cornflour
beef consomme
dark brown sugar
white
corn flour
white pepper
chuck steak
sesame seed oil
chicken stock
corn starch
canola oil
pepper
lemon
beef chuck eye roll
msg
fried shallot
mushroom water
slurry
chinese broccoli
broccoli crown
broccoli chimichurri
soy tofu mustard
tamari soy sauce
thyme
rib eye steak
dijon mustard
parsley
red wine vinegar
tofu
palmful raisin
lime zest
grain white rice
nero 'avola
broccoli rabe
bulbs fennel
bell pepper
beef short rib
sherry
tomato paste
clove
bay leaf
italian cherry pepper
hoisin sauce
anchovy
harissa
southern italian short rib
fermented black bean
chicken broth
shao hsing rice wine
rice wine vinegar
sauce batch
mccormick® gluten brown gravy
mccormick® ginger

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • flank steak
  • ginger
  • garlic

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 76%
  • soy sauce 76%
  • broccoli 71%

Common Ingredients

  • ginger 59%

Usual Ingredients

  • cornstarch 47%
  • oyster sauce 47%
  • sesame oil 47%
  • flank steak 41%

Rarey Ingredients

  • beef 29%
  • olive oil 29%
  • salt 29%
  • water 29%