Description
A quick and delicious stir-fry dish combining tender beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin: 500 grams, thinly sliced against the grain.
- Broccoli florets: 300 grams.
- Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced.
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons.
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Water: 1/4 cup.
- Salt and pepper: to taste.
Instructions
- Slice the beef sirloin thinly against the grain and place it in a bowl.
- Marinate the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sear the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes, then stir-fry until fully cooked.
- Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and cook until thickened.
Notes
- Overcooking the beef can make it tough.
- Marinate the beef for at least 15-30 minutes for better flavor.
- Use fresh broccoli for the best results.
- Blanching helps retain the color and crunch of the broccoli.
- Taste the sauce before adding it to adjust flavors as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef and Broccoli, Stir-fry, Quick Dinner, Chinese Cuisine