Beef & Broccoli Recipe

Name: Beef & Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb beef tenderloin or 1 lb sirloin; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 4 teaspoons rice wine or 4 teaspoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb broccoli, chopped; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 teaspoons rice wine or 4 teaspoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 1 lb beef tenderloin or 1 lb sirloin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
4 teaspoons dark sesame oil
4 teaspoons rice wine or 4 teaspoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons rice wine or 4 teaspoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water

1
Slice beef across the grain into thin slices (best done when partially frozen).
2
Mix together 1 tsp brown sugar with 4 tsp sesame oil, 4 tsp rice wine, and 2 tsp cornstarch.
3
Pour this mixture over beef and allow beef to rest for 30 minutes.
4
In a small bowl, combine remaining 4 tsp rice wine, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch, and 4 tbsp water.
5
Heat wok or deep skillet on high heat.
6
Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and when it is hot, and ginger and salt.
7
Wait a few seconds, then add the broccoli, and stir-fry for one minute.
8
Then add the water to the broccoli, and steam-fry the broccoli until the water evaporates.
9
Remove broccoli from wok or skillet.
10
Reheat wok or skillet on high and add remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
11
Add beef and stir-fry, but do not stir too much- allow the beef to sear against the pan.
12
When it has browned, add the seasoning sauce (stirring first to re-mix the cornstarch).
13
Add broccoli back to wok or skillet and stir to mix.
14
When sauce has thickened and stir-fry is hot, serve.

340

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 lb beef tenderloin or 1 lb sirloin, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, 4 teaspoons rice wine or 4 teaspoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Beef & Broccoli falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef & Broccoli

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Variations & substitutions

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