Beef with Broccoli & Oyster Sauce
- Oct 19, 2025
- 1 min read
A saucy, flavorful dish that's great served with steamed white rice. I adapted this recipe from Weichuan's Chinese Cuisine II. The original recipe called for Chinese broccoli and beef tenderloin or sirloin, but I used regular broccoli and flank steak instead.
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
Mushroom Duxelles
Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.
Puff Pastry Handling
Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.
Notes
1
Slice the flank steak thinly across the grain into 1" x 2" slices. Place in a medium bowl. Add the baking soda and 6 tbsp. water. Stir well to combine and let sit for 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Place the beef in a colander and rinse very well with cold/tap water. This step ensures that you will have the most tender beef imaginable! Pat dry with paper towels and place the beef into a bowl. Add the marinade ingredients and mix to combine; set aside.
2
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces and blanch in boiling water for 1 minute; remove to a colander and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
3
Add 1/4 cup of oil to a hot wok or sauté pan over high heat. Sauté the beef and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until beef is just browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.
4
Leave 1 tbsp of oil in the pan and sauté the green onion until fragrant. Add the broccoli and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the beef and stir briefly; pour in the sauce and bring to a boil; stir (about 30 seconds) until sauce is slightly thickened. Turn off heat and remove to a serving platter.
5. Serve with steamed white rice.
Instructions
2 lbs flank steak sliced thinly across the grain
2 tsp baking soda
6 tbsp water
1 tbsp rice wine
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch
Marinade
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup water
Sauce
1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets
5 scallions trimmed & cut into 1" sections
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Beef with Broccoli & Oyster Sauce
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Prep Time
25 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
45 min
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