How To Cook Beef & Broccoli: Easy Chinese Style Beef With Broccoli Recipe

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 the carrots into thin strips and then slice them into smaller pieces.

Get a pot of water and place it over medium-high heat.

Add the carrots and broccoli to the boiling water and steam for 5-7 minutes.

Remove the vegetables from heat and set aside in a bowl.

In a bowl, marinate the beef strips with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Stir the beef to ensure it is well coated and let it marinate for a while.

In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing 1/4 cup oyster sauce, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup beef broth, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

In another bowl, create a slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoons of broth or water, then add this to the sauce mixture and stir well.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 3-4 tablespoons of oil.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the hot oil and stir.

Add the marinated beef to the pan and cook until browned.

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