A classic Chinese-American menu item, beef and broccoli is a dish that I am particularly obsessed with. The sauce in beef and broccoli recipe version uses ingredients that I always have on hand in my kitchen – garlic, broth, soy sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha. While not traditional, this recipe hits the spot. What kind of steak should I buy?
We like sirloin because it cooks quickly, and soaks up all the delicious flavors of the sauce. Stir fries were created to use up cheaper, fattier cuts of meat. Good substitutes for sirloin: Flank, skirt steak, or chuck work wonderfully in this recipe too. Should I cut the steak before or after cooking?
For stir-frys, always cut the meat before cooking! Remember to slice the meat against the grain! A combo of soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and cornstarch does wonders to keep cheaper cuts like sirloin tender. How do I get a good sear on my meat? It’s simple: Get your skillet HOT. Beef and broccoli is technically a stir fry, so the entire cooking process should happen hot and fast. Preheat the skillet for around 2 minutes.
Once you have a hot skillet, add the meat, which should start sizzling immediately too. Cornstarch is the classic thickener for Chinese-American stir fries, and it also lends the meat that silky, tender texture unique to Chinese-American takeout. Stirring cornstarch into the sauteed garlic, before adding the sauce ingredients, adds body to the sauce. Once you have all the ingredients in there, make sure to bring the sauce up to a boil, and simmer for at least 1 minute. Boiling activates the thickening powder of cornstarch.
What is the key to keeping the broccoli bright green? Cut the broccoli into smaller, more or less evenly sized florets so it all cooks in about the same time. If you’ve given this recipe a try, we’d love to hear about your thoughts down below! Leave us a comment and a rating to let us know how you liked it. This ingredient shopping module is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page.
You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on their web site. 3 cup soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until combined. Add steak, season with salt and pepper, and toss until steak is coated. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add steak in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook until seared, about 2 minutes per side.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Lauren Miyashiro is a contributing recipe developer at Delish, and our former Food Director. Create an account and you’ll be able to save and revisit your recipes, leave reviews, and more.