Beef and broccoli is a simple but nutritious meal that made its way to the United States via China. For a more authentic recipe, try swapping this ingredient.

As with other Chinese-American dishes, beef with broccoli probably has its roots in a more traditional dish, such as beef with gai lan (Chinese broccoli). The original version almost certainly ...

You only need the gai lan (Chinese broccoli) stems for this dish; the leaves and leafy tops can be cooked and served with the rice, although you will probably want to cook more than just the eight ...