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Tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a rich, savory garlic-ginger sauce. This classic Chinese-American takeout favorite is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes.
For 4 servings
Velvet the Beef
Prepare Broccoli and Sauce
Sear the Beef
Tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a rich, savory garlic-ginger sauce. This classic Chinese-American takeout favorite is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes.
This chinese_american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 259.14 calories per serving with 35.13g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Stir-fry Aromatics and Broccoli
Combine and Thicken Sauce
Serve
Substitute the beef with thinly sliced chicken breast, pork tenderloin, or firm tofu. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Add other vegetables like sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or water chestnuts. Add them with the broccoli in step 4.
Add 1-2 teaspoons of chili garlic sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the garlic and ginger for a spicy kick.
For extra crunch and flavor, garnish with a tablespoon of roasted cashews or peanuts before serving.
Beef is a complete protein, providing all the essential amino acids your body needs for muscle repair, growth, and overall function.
Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and dietary fiber, which supports immune function, bone health, and digestion.
Beef is a great source of heme iron, a type of iron that is more easily absorbed by the body than the non-heme iron found in plants. Iron is crucial for preventing anemia and maintaining energy levels.
A single serving of this Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry contains approximately 450-500 calories, excluding any rice or noodles it's served with. The final count can vary based on the specific cut of beef and brands of sauces used.
Yes, it can be a very healthy and balanced meal. It's rich in protein from the beef and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the broccoli. Using low-sodium soy sauce and broth helps control the sodium content, making it a healthier choice than many takeout versions.
Absolutely. While flank steak is traditional, sirloin, skirt steak, or even tenderloin work well. The key is to slice any cut thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
If you have a shellfish allergy or don't have oyster sauce, you can use a vegetarian stir-fry sauce (often mushroom-based) or a mix of 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon of hoisin sauce to mimic the savory-sweet flavor.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce. Also, ensure your oyster sauce is a gluten-free variety, as many brands contain wheat.
If your sauce is too thin, it's likely that it wasn't simmering hot enough when you added the cornstarch slurry, or the slurry wasn't mixed well. You can fix this by mixing another teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stirring it into the simmering sauce until it thickens.
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