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Better-Than-Takeout Beef and Broccoli Recipe

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This recipe delivers a delicious beef and broccoli that rivals your favorite takeout. It’s a perfect balance of tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for stir-frying
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil to the wok if needed. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture into the wok with the broccoli. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the browned beef to the wok and toss everything together to coat the beef and broccoli in the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Notes

  • For extra tender beef, you can freeze it for about 30 minutes before slicing. This makes it easier to get thin slices.
  • If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute with hoisin sauce, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Adjust the amount of cornstarch in the sauce to achieve your desired thickness.

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