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Panda Express beef and broccoli recipe
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Unlock the secrets of Panda Express with our Beef and Broccoli recipe! Recreate the iconic dish at home, balancing tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory-sweet sauce. Please save or print this recipe card for easy reference when making this recipe or shopping for ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Healthy, Lunch
Keyword: Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Servings: 4
Author: Heidi

Ingredients

Stir-Fried Beef:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 cups broccoli florets

Sauce:

  • 1⁄4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger

Garnish:

  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • Rice or Asian-Style Noodles

Optional:

  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup carrot strips
  • 1 cup water chestnuts

Instructions

Tenderize Beef Strips:

  • Thinly slice the sirloin steak against the grain.
  • Rub the beef slices with cornstarch to lock in juices and prevent overcooking.

Prepare the Sauce, Rice, and/or Noodles

  • In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
  • Let the sauce sit for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  • Cook rice and/or Asian-style noodles according to package instructions.

Make the Stir-Fry Beef

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger, stir briefly.
  • Add the sliced beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove beef from the pan and set aside.

Make the Stir-Fry Vegetables

  • In the same skillet, add broccoli and any of the "optional" vegetables you want.
  • Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Combine Beef and Vegetables:

  • Stir the beef into the vegetables.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  • Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish.
  • Serve the Panda Express Beef and Broccoli over rice or noodles.