Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli

from gimmesomeoven.com
30 min
4 servings

This classic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe is quick and easy to make homemade, and tastes even better than the restaurant version!

Ingredients

  • 1 poundflank steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar
  • 3 cupschopped broccoli florets (about 1 medium head of broccoli)
  • 1SAUCE: (see below)
  • 1 tablespoonpeanut oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic, peeled and minced
  • optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and/or thinly-sliced green onions
  • ¾ cupwater
  • 3 tablespoonsoyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoonground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoonfreshly-ground black pepper
  • optional: 1-3 teaspoons sriracha, to taste

Directions

To make the beef and broccoli:

  1. 1

    Add the steak to a large bowl, along with the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.  Stir to combine, then let the steak marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour).

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, fill a large stockpot halfway full of water, and bring it to a boil.  Stir the broccoli florets into the water, and cook for 30-45 seconds.  Drain (or transfer the broccoli to a strainer), and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the sauce (see instructions below).

  4. 4

    Once the steak has finished marinating, add the peanut oil to a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat.  Add the steak and garlic, and saute — stirring occasionally — until the steak is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.  Add the sauce and broccoli, and toss to combine.  Continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes, or until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with optional garnishes if desired.

To make the sauce:

  1. 1

    Whisk all ingredients together until combined.