Name: Beef and Broccoli (Chinese - Main Course )
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Beef sirloin - 400 grams (400 grams); Broccoli florets - 300 grams (300 grams); Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons); Oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons); Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon); Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon); Garlic, minced - 2 cloves (2 cloves); Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon); Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons); Water - 1/2 cup (1/2 cup); Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons); Black pepper, ground - 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 teaspoon); Rice, cooked - 2 cups (2 cups)

Beef and Broccoli

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Beef and Broccoli (Chinese - Main Course) Recipe

Tender beef and blanched broccoli are stir-fried together in a savory sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying dish commonly served with steamed rice.

Ingredients:

Beef sirloin - 14.1 ounces (400 grams)
Broccoli florets - 10.6 ounces (300 grams)
Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
Oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons
Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
Water - 118 milliliters (1/2 cup)
Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
Black pepper, ground - 1/4 teaspoon
Rice, cooked - 400 grams (2 cups)

Instructions

Cut the beef into thin strips. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
Add the beef to the mixing bowl and toss until the beef is coated with the marinade. Set aside for 10 minutes.
In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add the marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is browned and nearly cooked through.
Add the broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry together with the beef for 1-2 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water, brown sugar, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the beef and broccoli.
Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry with steamed rice.

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