Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This Beef and Broccoli dish fulfills my desire for Chinese takeout while using less oil and sugar compared to typical restaurant offerings.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 one-inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 large head broccoli
- cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 3 scallions
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle white pepper over the beef to season it.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch (if desired). Mix well and set this mixture aside.
- 3
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Introduce the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is nearly cooked through. Once done, transfer the beef to a plate and keep it aside.
- 4
Pour the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil into the skillet, then add the sliced onions. Sauté them until they become tender, which should take about 8 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate the blanched and drained broccoli into the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Next, pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- 6
Add the beef back into the skillet and continue to cook, allowing it to finish cooking and the sauce to thicken slightly, which will take about 3 more minutes.
- 7
Serve the mixture on plates over a bed of rice or vegetable rice. Top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish.