Description
A comforting Beef and Broccoli dish that balances tender beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
- ½ cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (¼ inch) thick slices, then marinate with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet, add ¼ cup water and steam the broccoli florets for about 1 minute until bright green.
- Add remaining peanut oil to the skillet, sear the marinated beef until nicely browned, then add minced garlic and ginger.
- Return the steamed broccoli to the pan, stir in the sauce mixture, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Prep ahead by slicing beef and broccoli in advance for a quicker process. Do not overcook the beef to ensure tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Beef, Broccoli, Comfort Food, Dinner, Asian Cuisine, Quick Meal