Chinese beef & broccoli, but with steak tips and sprouts

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean beef is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium option for a healthier profile.

Wash the steak tips in cool water to open up the muscle tissue.

In a bowl, mix 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, a splash of soy sauce, and a little sugar with the steak tips.

Mix well and let the steak tips marinate overnight in the fridge.

Trim the stem end off the Brussels sprouts, cut them in half, and discard any tattered leaves.

In a hot pan, add a film of water and the Brussels sprouts, cover tightly, and steam for 10 minutes until fork tender.

Remove the Brussels sprouts from the pan and shock them in cool water to protect their bright green color.

In the same pan, add the marinated steak tips and stir-fry on high heat until browned.

Add the frozen minced garlic and ginger cubes to the pan along with a little sweetener (molasses) and more soy sauce if needed.

If the mixture looks loose, mix up a cornstarch slurry with soy sauce and stir it in to thicken.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a splash of rice vinegar if desired, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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