Beef and Broccoli
A classic Chinese-American dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce. This quick stir-fry is perfect for weeknight dinners and tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, for marinade
- 2 tsp cornstarch, for marinade
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, for sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, for sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
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1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced 1 lb thinly sliced against the grain flank steak with 2 tbsp for marinade soy sauce, 2 tsp for marinade cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp baking soda. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
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2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp for sauce soy sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp for sauce cornstarch, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Set aside.
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3
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of 2 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook without stirring for 1 minute to sear, then stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until beef is browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove beef to a plate.
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In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add 1 lb cut into florets broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. If the wok becomes too dry, add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover for 1 minute to steam the broccoli.
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Return the beef to the wok. Whisk the sauce mixture again (the cornstarch may have settled) and pour it into the wok. Stir constantly as the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
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Once the sauce has thickened and coats the beef and broccoli, remove from heat.
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Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds and sliced 2 sliced green onions.