Beef and Broccoli
This quick and easy Chinese dish is sure to please everyone. Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Equipment
- 1 Wok (or medium skillet)
Ingredients
- 350 Grams Steak (any kind but if you use a tougher cut then you need to tenderize it prior to putting it in the marinade). set Notes Tenderizing or "velveting" tougher cuts of beef by cutting the steak into strips then adding 2 T of baking soda and let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then rinse the baking soda off and dry the meat before proceeding with the recipe.
- 1 crown broccoli, washed and cut into florets
- 1-2 Tbsp neutral oil, such as grapeseed or avocado oil
for the Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Shaoxing wine *or dry sherry if you don't have, omit completely for alcohol free and replace with beef broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp White pepper *regular pepper if you don't have white pepper
For the Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 4 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Thinly slice the beef across the grain. If the beef is fresh and thawed, place it in the freezer for 15 minutes just to make slicing easier. If using a tougher cut, velvet the beef with some baking soda, rinse and dry, then set aside. See note above.
- In a medium bowl, Combine the marinade ingredients, 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil, 2 Tbsp Shaoxing wine , 1 tsp sugar, 1 Tsp cornstarch, ¼ tsp White pepper together, then add the sliced beef and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- In a 1 cup measuring cup, add the 4 Tbsp Oyster Sauce, ½ cup beef broth, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 cloves fresh garlic, minced, 1 inch fresh ginger, grated and set aside.
- Par cook the broccoli by either steaming it or blanching it to retain it's green vibrancy. I use steamer bags in the microwave for about 1½ minutes, set aside.
- In a Wok or deep pan over med-hi heat, add the 1-2 Tbsp neutral oil, such as grapeseed or avocado oil, and let it get hot. Fry the beef until there is very little pink visible.
- Add the steamed or par cooked broccoli florets, and the stir fry sauce and cook until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce thickens to your liking. (2-3 minutes)
- Serve over fresh rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds if you like. Enjoy!
Notes
This easy beef and broccoli makes a quick weeknight supper with very little prep time. My family loves this just like "take out" easy supper. Served with rice it's a complete meal.