The Best Broccoli Beef

Name: The Best Broccoli Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 -5 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth; 5 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 ½ pounds flank steak; 6 medium cloves garlic; 1-inch inch piece fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon peanut oil or vegetable oil; 1 ¼ pounds broccoli; ⅓ cup water; 3 medium scallions

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 -5 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

The Best Broccoli Beef

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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Sauce:

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
5 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Beef and Broccoli:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ pounds flank steak cut into 2-inch-wide strips with the grain, then sliced across the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices
6 medium cloves garlic pressed through garlic press or minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1-inch inch piece fresh ginger minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon peanut oil or vegetable oil plus extra for cooking
1 ¼ pounds broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
⅓ cup water
3 medium scallions sliced 1/2-inch thick on diagonal, optional

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine beef and soy sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour. Meanwhile, whisk the sauce ingredients together in a liquid measure or small bowl. In another small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, and 1 teaspoon peanut oil. Set aside.
Heat 1-2 teaspoons peanut oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and rippling. Add half of beef to skillet and break up clumps; cook, without stirring, for 1 minute, then stir and cook until beef is browned around edges and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Don't overcook the meat - cook until just barely cooked through so the meat stays tender. Transfer beef to a medium bowl and cover with a lid and tin foil. Heat another 1-2 teaspoons peanut oil in the skillet and repeat with remaining beef.
Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to now-empty skillet; heat until rippling and hot. Add broccoli and cook 30 seconds; add water, cover pan, and lower heat to medium. Steam broccoli until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Push the broccoli to the sides of the skillet and add the garlic/ginger mixture. Cook, mashing the mixture with a spoon, until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds. Stir the mixture into the broccoli. Add the beef back to skillet and toss to combine. Whisk the sauce to recombine and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and evenly distributed, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with scallions, and serve - or be like me and serve it straight out of the skillet!

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 1514mg (63%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)