Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Chinese Beef and Broccoli is a popular stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets, typically cooked in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. It is a staple of Chinese-American cuisine, though its roots are in Cantonese cooking, and it is commonly found in restaurants and home kitchens across the globe.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the beef and provides a good source of fiber and vitamins from the broccoli, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cut of beef and oil used. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, offering a balanced mix of macronutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 80 mcg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Beef and Broccoli is a classic example of how Chinese dishes have been adapted to Western palates, often becoming more sauce-heavy and sweeter than traditional versions. Nutritionally, the combination of iron-rich beef and vitamin C-packed broccoli enhances iron absorption, making it a particularly beneficial pairing.
