Easy Beef and Broccoli

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.

Slice the beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate the beef in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, corn starch, baking soda, and black or white pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat high smoke point cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, then remove from the pan.

In the same pan, add minced garlic and sliced ginger, stir-frying briefly until fragrant.

Add broccoli and a splash of water; cover to steam for a few minutes until tender-crisp.

Return the beef to the pan, add the brown sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, corn starch, and black or white pepper), and stir to combine everything well.

Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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