Beef and broccoli stir-fry - How to cook the best beef stir-fry (updated)

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while flank steak is often less expensive than sirloin.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is a budget-friendly option.

Cut the beef into about 5 centimeters wide strips, then slice into thin pieces across the grain.

Marinate the slices of beef with light soy sauce, some cooking oil, and some cornstarch for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Prepare the stir fry sauce by combining light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, wine, sesame oil, and ground white pepper.

Prepare the cornstarch slurry by combining cornstarch with water.

Coarsely chop some garlic and ginger.

Cut the broccoli into florets.

Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then remove with a pair of tongs and drain.

Pan-fry the beef with some oil until both sides are nicely browned.

Saute the garlic and ginger with some oil over medium heat.

Add the broccoli into the pan and stir-fry until tender-crisp.

Add the stir-fry sauce and combine with the ingredients.

Return the beef slices to the pan and stir-fry over high heat for about 20 seconds.

Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Dish out and garnish with some white sesame seeds.

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