Panda Express Beef and Broccoli

5 from 1 vote

This copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner that doesn't take long to prepare, but still packs impressive flavor! This beef and broccoli stir-fry is so much more than just something from your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Total Time28

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Calaphon Wok

Ingredients

1 lb broccoli crown only
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb beef round steak, or sirloin steak
⅓ cayenne pepper fresh, minced
sesame seeds additional for garnish, if desired

For the Beef Broccoli Sauce

4 tablespoon soy sauce
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ginger fresh, grated
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon coriander ground
2 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin
2 teaspoon brown sugar

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Instructions

Separate the broccoli crown into small florets. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the wok and saute the broccoli and minced cayenne pepper on medium for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl for later.
1 lb broccoli, 2 tablespoon olive oil, ⅓ cayenne pepper
Slice the beef into thin strips. Add beef to the wok with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Spread beef out into a layer and saute until partially cooked, about 2 minutes on medium high heat. Transfer to the bowl of broccoli.
1 lb beef
mix the soy sauce, water, sesame seeds, grated ginger, minced garlic, corn starch, ground coriander, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Pour into the wok and heat until bubbling and thickened.
4 tablespoon soy sauce, ⅓ cup water, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon coriander, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Transfer the bowl of partially cooked broccoli florets and beef strips to the wok with heated sauce and mix to blend. Bring to a quick bubbling and then remove from heat and serve immediately. You can sprinkle some extra sesame seeds on top as garnish also.
sesame seeds

Notes

Don't overcook the broccoli and beef, the hot sauce will finish cooking it perfectly if the meat is still fairy rare and broccoli (or any other added vegetables) only half cooked.
This beef broccoli goes perfectly with rice, noodles, or quinoa, or couscous.

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