easy beef and broccoli recipe tasty! Takeout from home [Asian American Cuisine Essentials EP1]

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.

Cut 1 medium head of broccoli into florets.

Mince 4 cloves of garlic and thinly slice 1 thick piece of ginger.

Slice 1 lb flank steak into thin slices against the grain.

Prepare the marinade by combining 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the beef and stir. Set aside to marinate for 1/2 an hour.

Prepare the sauce by combining 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.

Put a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.

While waiting for the water to boil, make 2 cups of rice.

Once the pot of water comes to a boil, add in the broccoli and cook until desired softness.

Prepare an ice bath or a tub of really cold water.

Once the broccoli reaches the desired softness, strain and drain it, then put it into the ice bath to cool down (optional).

Warm a wok or pan over high heat, then add oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the marinated beef and brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the prepared sauce and stir until thickened.

Add in the broccoli and give a quick toss.

Serve over rice.

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