Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli
Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli is a popular Chinese-American dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets, typically cooked in a savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. It's a classic example of quick-cooked stir-fry, where ingredients are seared over high heat to preserve texture and flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and provides fiber and vitamins from the broccoli, with a moderate amount of fat from cooking oil and sauce. A typical serving contains around 300-400 calories, depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 70 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the adaptation of Chinese cooking techniques to Western ingredients, becoming a staple in takeout menus worldwide. Nutritionally, the combination of iron-rich beef and vitamin C-packed broccoli enhances iron absorption, making it a well-balanced meal.
