😊 Dad's JUICY Beef & Broccoli (牛肉炒西蘭花)!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while white sugar is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is commonly available.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

Add broccoli florets to the same skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green.

Add garlic and ginger to the broccoli and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Return beef to the skillet and add beef broth, brown sugar, and rice cooking wine.

Stir to combine and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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