Beef and Broccoli

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Tender beef and crunchy broccoli cooked together in a tasty brown sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Beef Recipe

Cuisine: American, Fiipino

Keyword: beef and broccoli

Servings: people

Calories: 1339kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin sliced thinly
4 cups broccoli florets
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons cooking oil

Sauce ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Sprinkle salt all over the beef, mix well, and set it aside. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly, then set the mixture aside.
1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine, 5 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pound beef sirloin
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan, stir-fry the broccoli for 20 seconds, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover the pan, and steam the broccoli until the water completely evaporates.
4 cups broccoli florets
Transfer the cooked broccoli to a serving bowl and set it aside.
Heat the remaining cooking oil in the pan, stir-fry the beef until it turns light brown.
Now, grab your sauce mixture and stir it once more to ensure all ingredients are well blended, then pour it into the pan.
Gently stir and reduce the heat to a simmer, continuing to cook while stirring until the sauce thickens.
Add the broccoli and stir to coat it with the sauce, then top with toasted sesame seeds.
Transfer everything to a serving plate and serve with fried rice.
Share and enjoy!

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Notes

How to Enjoy Broccoli Safely While Taking Blood Thinners

If you're on blood-thinning medications like warfarin (Coumadin) or other anticoagulants, monitor your intake of vitamin K-rich foods such as broccoli. You don’t need to avoid broccoli entirely, but consuming it in moderation can help maintain steady vitamin K levels.

Generally, limiting your intake to about 1 cup of broccoli florets per day can help prevent significant fluctuations in vitamin K levels. However, changes in vitamin K intake might affect the effectiveness of your medications. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice on managing your diet while on blood thinners.

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