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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick and budget-friendly dish that captures the delicious taste of takeout with tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a flavorful sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 1 pound flank steak, firmed up in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes Slice against the grain for tenderness.
  • 6 pieces scallions, sliced very thin, whites separated from the greens
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 piece Fresno chile, halved, seeds removed and julienned For heat; optional.
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking and stir-frying.
Garnish
  • to taste toasted sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and knife-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water until chilled, then drain and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the hoisin, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar. Set aside half of the marinade for later.
  3. Remove the flank steak from the freezer and slice lengthwise into three even strips. Slice each strip into 1/4-inch slices. Place the slices in a bowl with the baking powder and half of the marinade. Mix thoroughly, then let chill in the fridge for at least 30 to 45 minutes or up to 1 day.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Place about half the beef into the skillet and let sauté without moving it until caramelized on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Toss and sauté until slightly pink, another 1 to 2 minutes. Scoop out and transfer it onto a sheet pan. Wipe out the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining beef.
  2. Whisk together the remaining half of the marinade with the chicken stock.
  3. In the now empty skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and add the scallion whites; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the ginger and garlic, followed by the drained broccoli, Fresno chiles, and the second half of the marinade. Toss everything together, then cover and let simmer for about a minute.
  4. Add the beef with any accumulated juices and the scallion greens. Remove from heat and toss until combined.

Notes

Serve hot, straight from the skillet with steamed jasmine rice or quinoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.