Beef and Broccoli is a classic Chinese takeout meal, marinated in the most amazing sauce to produce the most tender, juicy, and flavorful beef and broccoli. Serve it up over a bed of rice for a truly delicious meal!
Does anyone else have specific foods that take you back in time? For us, takeout beef and broccoli takes us back to our college days. Of course, at the time we would just get it at Panda Express. We hadn’t yet discovered just how easy it was to make at home, and we probably wouldn’t have believed anyone who tried to tell us differently. Luckily, we are older and wiser and have come to discover that homemade is SO much better than takeout. There’s nothing better than sharing the love of amazing food, so we are thrilled to bring you this recipe today!
Takeout Beef and Broccoli is not an authentic Chinese recipe, but rather a typical American version of Chinese-American takeout restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are easily accessible for most people in the United States and Canada so that anyone can easily celebrate world cuisines even if their opportunities for travel or access to regional ingredients are limited.
What cuts of beef can I use?
We love using flank steak in this recipe, but you can also use a flat iron steak, thinly sliced ribeye steak, or skirt steak.
Marinade:
The marinade is the key to perfectly tender and flavorful beef. You will not want to skip this step.
Broccoli:
We love how fresh broccoli retains its texture and firmness, but you can also use frozen broccoli instead. If you use frozen, be sure to test your broccoli to be sure it is done.
Troubleshooting – My sauce is too thin:
If you want to thicken up your sauce a bit, you can always make a cornstarch slurry. Simply stir 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into 1 tablespoon of water and add that to the skillet. Stir to incorporate into your sauce and give it a minute or two to thicken.
Serving Suggestions:
We highly recommend serving beef and broccoli over a bed of steamed rice for a complete meal.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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Scrumptious! Quick and easy to do.
Very disappointed. It was not very flavorful. I would not recommend this recipe. 🙁
Didn’t have any beef so I made it with pork tenderloin on a bed of Basmati rice. It was just as good as when I did it with Beef. My wife loved it and had two helpings. At todays beef prices pork is more than a welcome substitute. Love your recipes.
My hubby & teenaged son loved this dish 10/10 will make again 🙂
This was a winner my lady loved it