Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Beef and Broccoli is a classic Asian-inspired dish that mixes the tender strips of beef with a gilling soy-garlic sauce with vibrant broccoli. Perfect for the week's dinner, this dish comes quickly together and is a healthy option of takeouts. Sired on boiled rice or noodles, this recipe gives an ideal balance of protein and vegetables in every bite. Whether you are cooking food for a family or preparing for food for a week, it is satisfactory and simple to prepare both beef and broccoli recipe.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 Ib (450g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for richer flavor)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup water or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mernet beef:In a bowl, toss the chopped beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch and a pinch of black pepper. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli:Bring water to a boil, add broccoli, and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set one side.
- Cook beef:Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or make a pan on medium-high heat. Beef slices are not sliced in batches until brown. Remove and set one side.
- Make sauce:In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and the remaining cornstarch with water or broth.
- Alliance and finish:Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a single pan. Add the sauce and bring it to a boil. Return beef and broccoli in the pan. Toss to coat and cook the sauce until thick and is cooked through beef (about 3-4 minutes).
- Relax and serve:Allow to relax for 5 minutes. If desired, serve hot on rice.