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A close-up, appetizing view of Chinese Beef and Broccoli coated in a rich, dark sauce, ready to serve.

One Pan Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Make this Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe in one pan for a quick dinner that tastes like takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broccoli Ingredients
  • 1 lb flank steak very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 lb fresh broccoli cut into 6 cups of florets
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds optional garnish
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (loosely packed)
  • 2 tsp garlic grated (from 3 cloves)
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce or GF Tamari
  • 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, grated garlic, hot water, soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, and black pepper. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half of the sliced beef and cook until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set it aside with the beef.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the hot skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked beef and broccoli to the skillet. Add the sesame oil and toss everything together to coat the beef and broccoli evenly with the sauce.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using, before serving immediately over rice.

Notes

For best results when slicing the flank steak, partially freeze the meat for about 30 minutes before cutting it into thin strips against the grain.