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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This beef and broccoli is the perfect mixture of a Chinese classic, with a twist of Thai hints. Make with Jasmine rice!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 heaping tsp brown sugar
  • 1 lb sirloin steak sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil for stir-frying, plus a little more for garnish
  • 1 cup shallots chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 head broccoli roughly chopped
FOR THE STIR-FRY SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce* substitute: water
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • 3 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce*
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce*
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds*
  • *Find in the Asian section of you supermarket or at an Asian market

Instructions

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  1. Combine together in a cup the soy sauce and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Pour this mixture over the strips of beef and mix well.
  3. Set aside to marinate as you prepare the rest of this fab dish.
MAKE THE STIR-FRY SAUCE
  1. Place the fish sauce (or water) in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add the cornstarch, stirring to dissolve.
  3. Now, add all the other stir-fry sauce ingredients. Mix well.
STIR-FRY AND FINISH OFF THE DISH
  1. Warm your wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the oil.
  3. When shimmering, add the shallots and ginger and stir-fry for 1 to minutes, until soft.
  4. Now, add the beef with the soy sauce marinade.
  5. Stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until beef is lightly cooked and just no longer pinc.
  6. Add the stir-fry sauce.
  7. Add the broccoli plus ¼ cup of water.
  8. Stir-fry until the broccoli is bright, and softened (about 5 minutes), the sauce will slightly thicken.
  9. Remove from heat. Taste. Adjust seasonings.
  10. Drizzle sesame oil over and serve immediately with Thai Jasmine rice.

Notes

  • If you prefer very soft broccoli, you can steam the chopped broccoli first, before adding to the wok.  Alternatively, boil the chopped broccoli for about 3 to 5 minutes ahead of time. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 298kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Calories 298kcal 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.