Stir-fried chile beef and broccoli

Recipe Information

Description:
Stir-fried chile beef and broccoli is a delicious Chinese recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Beef; Broccoli
Category Meat; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Cook Method Boiling; Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 5 cups bite-size broccoli stems, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

  • 12 ounces flank beef steak, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  • Steam the broccoli for about 1 minute and drain.

  • Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces and combine it with the, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of rice wine, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix the hoisin sauce, chile sauce, and remaining rice wine in another bowl.

  • Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the beef in one layer and sear for 1 minute. Then stir-fry for 1 minute or until lightly browned but not cooked through. Remove from the wok.

  • Add the remaining oil into the wok with the onion and cook about 30 seconds or until just translucent. Add the broccoli, and stir until just combined. Return the beef and any juice to the wok and stir in the hoisin sauce mixture. Stir-fry about 1 minute or until the beef is just cooked through. Serve with more chile sauce, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 246 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 53mg

  • Sodium: 469 mg

  • Potassium: 866 mg

  • Carbohydrate: 13g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Sugar: 2g

  • Protein: 22g