Beef and Broccoli

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 3-4 servings


 

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. (454 g) beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch
  • 12 stalks of Chinese broccoli, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cooked Jasmine rice, for serving
  • Salt, for boiling water
Marinade:
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch

 


 

Method:

To make the marinade, in a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.

Add beef strips and toss until completely coated.

Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, sugar, water, and remaining cornstarch.

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.

Add broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or until al dente and color is vibrant green.

Strain broccoli from hot water. Set broccoli aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Add ginger, garlic, and shallot, and cook 1-2 minutes.

Add beef strips in marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Flip beef strips, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Once both sides of beef are slightly browned, add broccoli.

Pour oyster sauce mixture over top, toss and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Once sauce has thickened, remove from heat.

Serve with cooked rice.