Beef W.broccoli Recipe
Make Beef W.broccoli Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Marinade & Sauce
Beef
Vegetables & Aromatics
Finishing & Optional
Method
Marinade & Sauce
- 1
- 2
Prepare cornstarch slurry
In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and stir until smooth. Set both sauce and slurry aside.
Beef
- 3
Slice and tenderize
Trim any excess fat from 1 lb flank or skirt steak and slice very thinly against the grain into 1/8- to 1/4-inch strips. If using baking soda for extra tenderness, sprinkle 1/4 tsp baking soda over the sliced beef, toss to coat, let sit 10 minutes, then rinse lightly and pat dry. (Optional step.)
- 4
Coat beef
Place the sliced beef in a bowl, add 2 tbsp cornstarch and toss until evenly coated. This creates a thin velveting that helps the beef sear and remain tender.
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 5
Prep broccoli
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. If stalks are included, peel the tough exterior, slice thinly, and add to florets so they cook evenly.
- 6
Blanch or steam broccoli (recommended)
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Immediately transfer to an ice bath or rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside. (This ensures tender-crisp broccoli and keeps the sauce from overcooking it.)
- 7
Mince aromatics
Peel and mince 3 cloves garlic and 1 tsp fresh ginger. Slice 2 green onions diagonally for garnish and set aside.
Cooking
- 8
- 9
Stir-fry beef
Add the coated beef in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Stir-fry quickly for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges brown but the interior is still slightly pink. Remove beef to a plate and set aside.
- 10
- 11
Combine broccoli and beef
Return the blanched broccoli and the beef to the wok. Toss to combine with aromatics for about 30 seconds.
- 12
Add sauce
Pour the prepared soy/oyster sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli. Stir to coat and bring to a simmer for about 30 seconds.
- 13
Thicken sauce
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir and slowly pour it into the wok while stirring. Cook another 30–60 seconds until the sauce thickens to a glossy coating that clings to the beef and broccoli. Taste and adjust: add 1/4 tsp chili flakes if you want heat.
- 14
Finish
Turn off heat, drizzle with a few drops more sesame oil if desired, toss once, and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
