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Beef and Broccoli

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Beef and Broccoli is one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes! It has plenty of rich flavor thanks to the tender beef slices, a savory sauce, and bright, crisp broccoli florets.

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Read on to learn how to make this Chinese beef broccoli stir-fry at home. It’s easier than you think!

PREP THE STEAK

1

Pound the flank steak with a meat tenderizer. This will help tenderize the muscle fibers of the steak and you can even out any thicker spots on your cut of beef so it cooks evenly.

FREEZE

2

Place the flank steak in the freezer for 30 minutes.

SLICE

3.

Then, remove it from the freezer and slice it against the grain in 1/8-inch strips.

PREP THE BROCCOLI

4.

Remove from heat and set aside.

MAKE THE MARINADE

1.

Measure the soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper into a small bow. Whisk to thoroughly combine.

COMBINE & TOSS

2.

In a bowl large enough to accomodate the beef, combine the sliced beef with the beef marinade, tossing well to coat.

MARINATE

3.

Let side for at least 15 minutes.

MAKE THE STIR FRY SAUCE

1.

Combine the oyster sauce, Chinese rice wine, and Chinese black vinegar in a bowl or glass measuring cup.

WHISK

2.

Whisk until well mixed. Set aside.

PREPARE THE BEEF & BROCCOLI

1.

Fill a wok or a large skillet with one inch of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

STEAM

2.

Then, add the broccoli and cover to steam for 2-3 minutes. Tip: the broccoli is done when it is bright green, and tender crisp.

REMOVE

3.

Remove the broccoli from the pan, and set aside.

RETURN

4.

Return the pan to the stove, increasing to high heat. Then, add the cooking oil, swirling to coat the inside of the pan.

COOK THE STEAK

5.

Add the sliced flank steak in batches, keeping them in a single layer. Cook for 30 seconds, flip, and cook another 30 seconds.

REPEAT

6.

After the first batch is cooked, transfer the beef to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef until it is all cooked.

ADD

7.

Once beef is cooked and set aside, add the garlic and ginger to the pan, and cook for 15 seconds.

RETURN

8.

Return the beef to the pan, stirring to coat with the garlic and ginger. Then, pour in the stir-fry sauce until combined.

SIMMER

9.

Simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 30 seconds.

ADD & TOSS

10.

Add the cooked broccoli back into the pan and toss to coat well.

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