**Mouthwatering Restaurant-Style Beef and Broccoli: A Culinary Journey to Asian Flavors**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating restaurant-style beef and broccoli. Immerse yourself in the enticing fusion of Asian flavors, where tender beef strips harmoniously blend with crisp broccoli florets, coated in a luscious, savory sauce. This delectable dish is not only a taste sensation but also a vibrant symphony of colors and textures, sure to impress your family and friends. Explore our curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish, from traditional Chinese techniques to modern culinary innovations. Embark on a flavor-filled journey and elevate your home cooking to new heights.
BETTER-THAN-TAKEOUT BEEF WITH BROCCOLI
This homemade beef and broccoli really is BETTER than takeout and it's definitely FASTER! This EASY Chinese restaurant copycat recipe is a family favorite!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories Beef
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To a large ziptop bag, add the steak, cornstarch, seal, and toss to coat. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
- To a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and heat over medium-high for about 1 minute, or just until garlic is fragrant, taking care not to scorch it.
- Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and allow it to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened and reduced. While it simmers, sear the steak.
- To a large skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and the steak. Cook over medium-high or high heat until steak is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes, flipping the pieces intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the broccoli.
- Evenly drizzle in the soy sauce mixture, noting it will bubble up dramatically. Toss the beef and broccoli to coat evenly with the sauce. Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes at medium-high, or until the broccoli is as crisp tender as desired.
- Optional - If your sauce hasn't thickened up as much as you'd like and your broccoli is done or nearly done, and you want a sauce that clings better and isn't as thin, simply dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water (called a slurry), add it to the skillet, stir for about 1 minute, or until your sauce has thickened to your desired level. Since I used 6 cups broccoli, the natural water and juices that escaped from it thinned out my sauce, so I needed to use a slurry.
- Turn off the heat, add the green onions, and stir to incorporate.
- Optionally, evenly sprinkle with red pepper flakes (makes the dish taste more authentic and gives it flavor without adding much heat), optional sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 90 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 26 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1300 grams sodium, Sugar 37 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat
JAMEY'S RESTAURANT STYLE BEEF AND BROCCOLI
This is my husband's new favorite. I don't think we will be going back to our favorite Chinese food restaurant any time soon. Very easy. Makes four large adult servings. I made egg rolls off this site and steamed white rice as sides. YUM!
Provided by Mema T
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk sherry, oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Arrange steak slices in a shallow bowl, pour the oyster sauce mixture over the meat, stir to coat, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ginger and garlic in hot oil until fragrant about 1 minute. Remove and discard the ginger and garlic. Stir broccoli, mushrooms, and snow peas together in the skillet; cook and stir in the hot oil until the broccoli is bright green and almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the vegetable mixture to a bowl.
- Pour beef slices with the marinade into the skillet; cook and stir until the sauce forms a glaze on the beef and the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Return the cooked vegetables to the wok; cook and stir until the broccoli is heated through, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 916.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
BEEF AND BROCCOLI
Beef and Broccoli was one of the most popular dishes in our family's Chinese takeout restaurant. Get our restaurant secrets in this authentic beef and broccoli recipe.
Provided by Bill
Categories Beef
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, add the sliced beef, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons water (if you don't want your beef tenderized too much, omit the baking soda). Massage the beef with your hands until all the liquid is absorbed. Mix in 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the sauce mixture by mixing together the chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and blanch your broccoli for 30 to 60 seconds (depending on whether you like your broccoli crunchy or a little soft). Drain and set aside.
- Heat your wok over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons oil and sear the beef on both sides until browned (this should only take 2-3 minutes). Turn off the heat, remove the beef from the wok, and set aside.
- Set the wok over medium heat and add another tablespoon of oil to the along with the garlic and ginger (if using). Stir the garlic and ginger for 5 seconds and then pour the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok.
- Next, add in the sauce mixture you made earlier. Stir the sauce around the sides of the wok to deglaze it (all those nice bits from stir-frying the beef should be absorbed into the sauce). Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch and water into a slurry to ensure it's well combined, and drizzle the mixture into sauce while stirring constantly. Allow it to simmer and thicken for 20 seconds.
- Toss in the blanched broccoli and seared beef (along with any juices). Mix everything together over medium heat until the sauce coats the beef and broccoli. If the sauce seems thin, turn up the heat and reduce it further, or add a bit more cornstarch slurry. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken stock or water. Serve with plenty of steamed rice!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 531 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or tenderloin are all good choices.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain: This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
- Marinate the beef: This will help to tenderize it and add flavor. A simple marinade made with soy sauce, rice wine, and garlic will do the trick.
- Cook the beef over high heat: This will help to sear in the flavor and prevent the beef from becoming tough.
- Don't overcook the beef: Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare or 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli will have a brighter color and a more crisp texture than frozen broccoli.
- Blanch the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli will help to preserve its color and nutrients.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will really make your beef and broccoli shine. A good sauce should be sweet, savory, and slightly tangy.
- Serve over rice: Rice is the perfect accompaniment to beef and broccoli. It will help to soak up the sauce and add a starchy element to the dish.
Conclusion:
Beef and broccoli is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give beef and broccoli a try. You won't be disappointed!
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