Garlic beef and broccoli

Garlic beef and broccoli is a popular Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets, all tossed in a savory, aromatic sauce heavily infused with garlic. It typically includes ingredients like flank steak, broccoli, soy sauce, ginger, and sometimes oyster sauce or sesame oil. While its exact origins are debated, it's widely considered a staple of Westernized Chinese cuisine, particularly in the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from the beef and provides fiber and vitamins from the broccoli, but it can be high in sodium and fat depending on the cut of beef and amount of oil used in the sauce. A typical restaurant-style serving can range from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	800 mg
Iron	4 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin K	60 mcg
Zinc	5 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the adaptation of Chinese cooking techniques to Western ingredients and tastes, becoming a ubiquitous takeout favorite. Nutritionally, the combination of iron-rich beef and vitamin C-rich broccoli can aid in iron absorption.