Beef and Broccoli

Tender sliced beef and crisp broccoli florets stir fried in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger. The cornstarch marinade keeps the beef juicy while the quick steaming method keeps the broccoli green. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Marinating Time10

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch, main, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Cantonese, Chinese, Filipino

Keyword: beef, beef and broccoli, quick, stir fry, vegetable

Servings: people

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Cost: $

Equipment

1 Wok or large skillet A 12 inch skillet works if you do not have a wok
1 Sharp knife For slicing beef thin against the grain

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb beef sliced into thin pieces
4 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons water for steaming broccoli
1/4 cup cooking oil

Marinade Ingredients

2 teaspoons Knorr Liquid Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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Instructions

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Combine the beef with all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix until the beef is evenly coated. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
1 lb beef, 2 teaspoons Knorr Liquid Seasoning, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or pan over high heat. Stir fry the broccoli for 30 seconds. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water, cover the pan, and steam the broccoli for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4 cups broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup cooking oil
Heat the remaining cooking oil in the same pan over high heat. Fry the marinated beef for about 40 to 90 seconds per side or until lightly browned.
1 lb beef, 1/4 cup cooking oil
Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2 cloves garlic
Return the broccoli to the pan and toss to combine with the beef.
4 cups broccoli florets
Pour in the sauce mixture. Gently stir and cook over medium high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with steamed rice.

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Notes

Wok heat – If using a regular skillet instead of a wok, work in smaller batches to keep the heat high enough for proper searing.

Doubling the recipe – When making a larger batch, cook the beef in two or three batches to avoid steaming. The broccoli can be cooked in one batch.

Serving variation – This also tastes good over egg noodles or lo mein instead of rice.

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