Beef with Broccoli
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Beef with Broccoli
Description
Beef with Broccoli brings together tender strips of beef and fresh broccoli florets tossed in a flavorful brown sauce. The beef is first coated in a light marinade of cornstarch, soy sauce, and pepper, which helps provide a tender texture after a brief stir-fry. Separately, a brown sauce is prepared combining chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to deliver umami depth to the dish.
In the cooking process, the beef is quickly seared until just cooked, then removed to preserve its tenderness. Garlic is stir-fried briefly before adding broccoli and a splash of water to steam the vegetable until it remains tender with some crispness. The beef and sauce are then added back to the mixture to coat everything evenly before serving.
Typically, this dish pairs well with steamed white or brown rice to soak up the savory sauce. The broccoli offers color and textural contrast, while the relatively lean beef keeps the dish lighter. The quick cooking approach helps maintain the integrity of each ingredient.
Slice beef thinly against the grain for easier cooking and tenderness. Avoid overcooking broccoli to keep its bite. Substitutions like chicken or vegetables can be used, adjusting stock accordingly. Garnishing with sesame seeds can add visual appeal and slight nuttiness.
Ingredients
Beef & Marinade
- 1 pound beef tenderloin thinly sliced about 1/4-inch thick, or flank steak or sirloin steak
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Pinch black pepper freshly ground
Brown sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir-fry
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 4-5 cups broccoli about 1 large or 2 small heads broccoli, florets
- 1/4 cup water
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and beef in a medium-size bowl and stir to coat the meat. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Put all the brown sauce ingredients into a small jar with a tight seal. Shut the lid tightly and shake to combine. Set aside.
- Add the peanut oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry 3-5 minutes, just until the meat is no longer pink. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry just for a few seconds, then add in the broccoli and water. Stir-fry until the water has evaporated and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan with the broccoli and add the brown sauce. Toss and stir another 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened just a bit, then remove from the heat and transfer the prepared beef with broccoli to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve with rice.
Notes
- Slicing beef thinly helps it cook quickly and remain tender; chilling in the freezer briefly before slicing firms the meat and eases cutting.
- Do not overcook broccoli to maintain its crisp texture; steam until tender but still with some bite.
- Chicken or other proteins can be used instead of beef, with suitable adjustments to cooking time.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute root vegetables or mushrooms and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Serve with white or brown rice to complement the saucy stir-fry.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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