Beef and Broccoli

Name: Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak, cut into 1/4" strips; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp neutral oil, I used avocado oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp shaoxing wine; 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 lb broccoli, cut into 2" pieces; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger, chopped

8 steps

Prep:30minCook:10min

Updated at: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:05:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories285.4 kcal (14%)

Total Fat11.5 g (16%)

Carbs15.4 g (6%)

Sugars4.9 g (5%)

Protein29 g (58%)

Sodium1444.9 mg (72%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Slice your beef into 1/4" strips against the grain for maximum tenderness

Step 2

Marinate beef strips with baking soda, oyster sauce, salt, oil, and cornstarch. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together your sauce by combining light soy, dark soy, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, msg, shaoxing wine, chicken stock, and cornstarch. This will be your sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Bring a pot of water to boil and blanch your broccoli 30 seconds; drain and set aside.

Step 5

Add about 4 tbsp of neutral oil to a hot pan. Sear marinated beef strips over high heat for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan and oil, fry ginger and and garlic for 15 seconds. Add back your broccoli and stir fry for 30 seconds

Step 7

Add back the beef followed by the premixed sauce and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and coated the beef and broccoli.

Step 8

Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with freshly steamed white rice and enjoy!