Description
A classic Chinese dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Toss beef in 1 tbsp of the sauce and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oil in a pan over high heat and stir-fry beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli and remaining sauce, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Return beef to the pan, toss to coat, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness, stir-fry broccoli without blanching.
- Substitute oyster sauce with hoisin if needed.
- Adjust sugar for preferred sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese