beef and broccoli stir-fry
The method used in this recipe is important. Please marinate the full 3 hours. You won't be sorry.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Make sure to marinate the beef for this stir-fry as long as Diana suggests. It soaks up the delicious marinade and adds the perfect Asian flavor to the dish. The broccoli is crunchy and a nice contrast to the tender meat. Serve over rice for an Asian-inspired meal.
prep time
4 Hr
cook time
15 Min
method
Stir-Fry
yield
3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef cut into 1/4 inch strips, 2 inches long
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tamari sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg white, beaten until frothy
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
How To Make beef and broccoli stir-fry
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Step 1A note about beef. Just about any cut will do, so don't feel you need to buy "the best". Make sure you cut your beef against the grain. This means when you look at your slice it will look like you cut through a handful of straws where all you see are little circles. If you cut your beef "with" the grain you will have chewy strips. Not good! Cut beef into 1/4 inch thick strips.
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Step 2In a medium bowl mix together the beef strips and tamari sauce. Stir well making sure every piece is coated.
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Step 3To the beef mixture add the white sugar and black pepper, stirring for 3 minutes to combine and help the sugar dissolve.
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Step 4Add the whipped egg white and corn starch, again stirring for 3 minutes. You DO NOT want to see any sugar or corn starch.
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Step 5Cover and let stand in the fridge for 3 hours, stirring once at 1 and 1/2 hours.
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Step 6Bring a wok or very large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and sesame oil.
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Step 7Stir-fry the broccoli for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Using a slotted spoon remove to a bowl and set aside.
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Step 8Add minced garlic to wok giving it a quick stir. Do not let it brown.
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Step 9Add meat to the wok and stir-fry until "just" done, around 4-5 minutes tops.
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Step 10Return broccoli to wok and give it a good stir.
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Step 11Add the sherry and oyster sauce, stirring/tossing for 1 minute to make sure beef and broccoli are well coated with sauce.
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Step 12Serve over hot white rice or noodles.
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