Beef with Broccoli | Special recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is a common pantry item.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while canola is cost-effective.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

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

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

Add marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until browned.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

Add garlic and ginger to the broccoli, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Return beef to the skillet with broccoli.

Add soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss to coat.

Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.

Enjoy your meal!

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