Chinese Beef and Broccoli (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Marinade
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1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or other cut
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup chicken stock or beef stock
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
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2 teaspoons brown sugar or white sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Stir-fry
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1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
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1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons ginger, minced
# Steps to Follow:
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Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm thick slices or 1 cm sticks. Transfer to a bowl and add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Mix well by hand to coat each slice. Marinate for 10 minutes.
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Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
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Add 1/4 cup water to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Add broccoli and cover. Steam until just tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate. Wipe the pan dry.
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Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in the skillet. Spread beef in a single layer and cook without stirring for 30 seconds until browned on one side. Flip and cook for a few more seconds, then stir until surfaces are lightly charred and insides are still pink.
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Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir briefly to release flavors.
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Return broccoli to the skillet. Stir the sauce to dissolve the cornstarch fully, then pour into the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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For tougher cuts of beef such as chuck or brisket, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes to tenderize the meat.
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If you don't have dark soy sauce, substitute with 1/2 teaspoon molasses to enhance flavor.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil at the end of cooking for a flavor boost if peanut oil is unavailable.