How to Make Beef and Broccoli Without a Wok

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 sirloin thinly for even cooking.

Marinate the sirloin in soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.

Prepare the beef and broccoli sauce with soy sauce, oyster sauce, shaoxing wine (or sake), brown sugar (or honey), and half a cup of beef broth.

Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.

Air fry the broccoli to caramelize it instead of blanching.

Cook soba noodles and season with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Preheat the sauté pan on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Add high smoke point oil to the pan, then add the marinated beef and cook until browned, then transfer to a bowl.

Sauté garlic and ginger in the same pan before adding the sauce and bringing it to a simmer.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce to thicken it, stirring until desired thickness is reached.

Combine the beef and broccoli with the sauce, tossing to coat everything evenly.

Add the cooked soba noodles to the mixture and toss again.

Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds and dry roasted garlic before serving.

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