Beef and Broccoli

• porcie: 4 servings
• aktívny čas: 10 minutes
• celkový čas: 25 minutes

Ingrediencie

1 pound beef flank steak (thinly sliced (between ⅛ and ¼ inch thick)

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine

½ teaspoon kosher salt (a little less if using fine salt)

¼ teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil will do)

½ cup soy sauce (light sodium*)

½ cup water

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 pound broccoli (cut into florets)

1 tablespoon garlic (minced (about 2 cloves)

1 tablespoon ginger (peeled and minced (about an inch knob)

oil (as needed for stir frying)

Toasted sesame seed (optional for garnish)

Postup

Marinate the beef:

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, water, shaoxing rice wine, salt and baking soda. Mix well until the beef has absorbed most of the liquids.

Next, add the cornstarch and mix until the beef is well coated. Finish the marinade by adding oil. Mix until evenly combined. Set the beef aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes as you prepare the rest of the ingredients. You can also let the beef marinate overnight.*Do prepare the beef first so that it can marinade while you prepare the rest of the ingredients! This way you can maximize your time.*

Prepare the sauce:

In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce (soy sauce, water, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil). Mix until no more cornstarch clumps are visible. Set aside until needed.*If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add an extra teaspoon or two of cornstarch. If you prefer a thinner sauce, reduce the cornstarch by 1 to 2 teaspoons.

Make the beef and broccoli:

While the beef is marinating, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil them for 30 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on your preferred tenderness. The cook time will also depend on how big the broccoli florets are. Once cooked, drain the broccoli and set aside.*We usually boil our broccoli for about 1 minute because we like it more on the crisp side.*

Option 1 (Pan-sear method):In a wok or sauté pan over medium high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated beef and cook until the beef is just cooked. Cook in small batches if necessary and make sure to separate the beef so that each piece is evenly cooked. Remove from the wok/pan and set aside.

Option 2 (Flash fry method):In wok or deep pan, heat about ½ inch to 1 inch of oil to 350°F. Maintain the oil between 325°F and 365°F. Once the oil is hot, add an appropriate amount of beef and quickly stir to separate the beef. Let the beef cook for about 15 to 30 seconds, or until the beef is just cooked. Remove and set aside to drain until needed.*Flash fry in small batches if needed. Do not overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop drastically.*

Remove excess oil and keep about 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 15 seconds.*If using the flash fry method, set the oil aside to cool before handling and use new pan instead. If you feel comfortable handling hot oil, you can transfer the oil and use the same pan. Do be very careful!*

Give the prepared stir fry sauce a good stir and add it to the sauteed garlic and ginger. Bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring frequently. Once the sauce has thickened and looks glossy, add the beef and the broccoli. Stir and toss everything together until the beef and the broccoli are well coated in sauce.

Transfer the beef and broccoli onto a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if you wish. Enjoy it while it's hot!

Výživové hodnoty

• Veľkosť porcie: 8oz
• Kalórie: 299 kcal
• Celkový tuk: 11 g
• Nasýtený tuk: 3 g
• Nenasýtený tuk: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg
• Sodík: 1966 mg
• Celkové sacharidy: 21 g
• Vláknina: 3 g
• Cukry: 8 g
• Bielkoviny: 30 g