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Saucy Beef and Broccoli

A homemade American-Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe that's just about as close to restaurant-style as you can get.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Skillet with Lid
  • Grater
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 Tsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Garlic 4-5 Cloves
  • ¾ Cup Hot Water
  • 7 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar Light works best
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • ½ Tsp Pepper White or Black both work
  • 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • ¼ Tsp MSG

Beef and Broccoli

  • Lb. Beef Flank steak is ideal
  • 6 Cup Broccoli
  • 1 Cup Carrots Thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Divided
  • 2 Tbsp Water

Instructions

Prep

  • Chop your veggies. I like larger pieces of broccoli, but you can chop them as small as you like.
  • Cut your beef into thin, bite-sized slices. Cut against the grain for the tenderest bites.

Make the Sauce

  • In a bowl, add the ginger, garlic, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, pepper, sesame oil, and MSG. Mix well and set aside.

Cook the Veg and Meat

  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in the skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add the broccoli, carrots, and whatever other veg you want. Mix well to coat in oil.
  • Carefully add two tbsp of water. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Your broccoli should look bright green and still mostly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat another tbsp of oil in the skillet.
  • Add the meat in a single layer. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, then flip, cooking for another 1-2 minutes or until done. Time varies by how thick your meat is.
  • Stir the sauce to make sure it's combined, then add it to the meat. Stir to coat and heat until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the veg and mix well to coat.
  • Serve and enjoy! I liked it over top of white rice, but friend rice or lo mein would also work.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Broccoli, Chinese