Ginger lemon beef and broccoli is a classic Chinese dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of ginger, lemon, and beef creates a flavor that is both savory and tangy, while the broccoli adds a healthy dose of vegetables. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a more formal dinner party. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious and memorable dish that your family and friends will love.
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STIR-FRIED GINGER BROCCOLI BEEF
Tender beef slices and crunchy Chinese broccoli or kale are stir-fried in a savory ginger sauce. Easy to make, pretty healthy, and everybody loves it!
Provided by Xiao Yangju
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 55m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss beef strips with 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in a bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
- Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and ginger juice in a bowl.
- Mix 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to bowl with ginger juice mixture; stir.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon water, cover, and cook until broccoli is cooked but still crunchy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a dish.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the wok. Add beef; cook and stir to medium well doneness, about 4 minutes. Add ginger juice mixture and broccoli. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 273.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI
This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.
Provided by Upagainstawall
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
LEMON-GINGER CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
A terrific chinese dish from Barbara Fisher of tigersandstrawberries blog. Not sickly sweet just a great balance of flavors
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix chicken with the next five ingredients, and allow to marinate for twenty to forty minutes.
- Heat wok over high heat until a thin thread of smoke rises. Add 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil (reserve last tablespoon until later) and allow to heat another thirty seconds. Add scallions, ginger, chilies and half of the lemon zest and stir fry for thirty to forty seconds, or until all is fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken, and spread into a single layer on the bottom of the wok, and leave undisturbed for about one minute, or until the chicken browns on that side. Stir fry until the chicken is 2/3 done-in other words, 2/3 of the chicken is white or brown, and the rest is pink. Add half the lemon slices and stir fry for another thirty seconds, then remove chicken and lemon from wok to a clean bowl.
- Add reserved tablespoon of oil to wok, and allow it to heat thirty seconds. Add broccoli and stir fry for thirty seconds, then add wine and lemon juice. Deglaze any browned bits sticking to wok, and add chicken back to wok. Add soy sauce and continue stir frying until chicken is completely cooked. Add other half of lemon zest and slices, and drizzle with sesame oil, and serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 302.3, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20.8
GINGER-LEMON BEEF AND BROCCOLI
Your family will love this because it's better than takeout - you'll love it because it's quick to make and packed full of nutritious ingredients. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk a little of the milk into cornstarch to make a smooth paste. Whisk in remaining milk, lemon zest, soy sauce, honey and hot pepper flakes; set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until browned; transfer to a bowl. Add remaining butter to pan, then onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add broccoli and ginger and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Return beef and accumulated juices to pan.
- Whisk milk mixture and pour into pan. Cook, stirring and scraping up brown bits, for about 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice.
- COOKING TIP: Grate the lemon zest and the ginger on the fine-side of a box cheese grater. Grating the ginger gets the most from the flavor in the short cooking time of a stir-fry.
- Cut the prep time by buying precut beef stir-fry strips and pre-cut broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 1496.7, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 29.4
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent scrambling.
- Tenderize the Beef: To make the beef more tender, you can marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet will help you cook the beef and vegetables quickly and evenly.
- Cook the Beef in Batches: If you're cooking a large amount of beef, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and steaming the meat.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Broccoli and other vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, but not mushy.
- Use Fresh Ginger and Lemon: Fresh ginger and lemon zest add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use ground ginger, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Serve Immediately: Ginger lemon beef and broccoli is best served immediately after cooking. The broccoli will start to lose its crispness if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Ginger lemon beef and broccoli is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sauce is tangy and refreshing. This dish is sure to please the whole family.
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