beef broccoli recipe
This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory sauce. It's perfect served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Equipment
- 1 wok or large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 spoon for stirring
- 1 serving dishes
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced Ensure beef is sliced thinly for tender results.
- 4 cups broccoli florets About 1 lb.
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and pepper To taste.
- cooked rice or noodles For serving.
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the beef. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Let it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and sugar together to make the sauce. Set this mixture aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the marinated beef, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil if needed, then toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan with the broccoli. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir everything together until well combined. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure your beef is sliced thinly for tender results.
You can add additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sugar to suit your taste preferences.