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Beef and Broccoli
Asian

Beef and Broccoli

Velveted beef and blistered broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Faster than ordering it.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
  • quick
  • healthy

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • beef strips20 oz
  • jasmine rice2 cup
  • broccoli florets6 cup
  • carrot2 piece
  • scallion2 piece
  • cornstarch6 tsp
  • soy sauce6 tbsp
  • oyster sauce4 tbsp
  • brown sugar4 tsp
  • garlic8 clove
  • fresh ginger6 tsp
  • beef broth24 tbsp
  • toasted sesame oil2 tsp
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp

You'll need

pot · skillet · bowl

Method

  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.

    15 min · boil

  2. Toss the beef with half the cornstarch and a pinch of salt.

    3 min · prep

  3. Whisk soy, oyster sauce, brown sugar, broth and the rest of the cornstarch.

    3 min · prep

  4. Sear the beef in a very hot pan in one layer. Do not crowd it.

    4 min · fry

  5. Lift the beef out while it is still pink in the middle.

    1 min · prep

  6. Fry the broccoli and carrot hard until blistered but still crunchy.

    5 min · saute

  7. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.

    1 min · saute

  8. Pour in the sauce and stir until it thickens and turns glossy.

    2 min · simmer

  9. Return the beef, add sesame oil, and toss through the scallion.

    2 min · rest

Serving suggestion

Tossing the beef in cornstarch first is what keeps it tender — do not skip it.