Beef with Broccoli
A classic Chinese-American dish featuring tender beef and broccoli in a savory sauce.
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- •3/4 pound Flap steakAlso known as sirloin flap or steak tips
- •1 teaspoon Light soy sauceFor marinade
- •Sesame oilFor marinade, amount not specified
- •2 teaspoons Shaoxing wineFor marinade
- •MSG(optional)For marinade, amount not specified
- •1 teaspoon CornstarchFor marinade
- •1/4 teaspoon Baking sodaFor marinade, tenderizes meat
- •BroccoliniCan substitute with regular or Chinese broccoli
- •1 tablespoon Dark soy sauceFor sauce
- •1 tablespoon Light soy sauceFor sauce
- •2 tablespoons Oyster sauceFor sauce
- •1 tablespoon SugarFor sauce
- •GarlicSmashed
- •GingerSliced and smashed
- 1
Cut the beef with the grain into pieces about 1.5 to 2 inches wide, then cut against the grain at an angle.
5 min
- 2
Marinate the beef with light soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, MSG, cornstarch, and baking soda for at least 15 minutes.
15 min
- 3
Prepare the broccolini by cutting the stems at an angle and separating the florets.
5 min
- 4
Steam the broccolini for about 1 minute until tender-crisp.
1 min
- 5
Mix the sauce ingredients: dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
3 min
- 6
Prepare aromatics by smashing garlic and slicing ginger.
3 min
- 7
Heat the wok on high heat, add oil, and cook the beef until almost cooked through.
3 min
- 8
Add garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry with the beef.
1 min
- 9
Add the sauce to the wok, followed by the broccolini, and stir well.
2 min
- 10
Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce if needed, then serve.
1 min
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