Description
Hearty pioneer woman beef and broccoli delivers rich Chinese-American comfort with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Succulent beef strips glazed in savory sauce promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb beef round steak, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 slice fresh ginger root, thin
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 0.33 cup oyster sauce
- 0.33 cup sherry
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil, plus more if needed
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk oyster sauce, sherry, sesame oil, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and cornstarch into a smooth, glossy emulsion.
- Beef Preparation: Immerse beef strips completely in marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavor infusion.
- Aromatics and Broccoli Sauté: Heat vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat. Briefly infuse with ginger and garlic, then remove. Stir-fry broccoli florets for 5-7 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp, then set aside.
- Beef Cooking: Add additional oil if needed. Introduce marinated beef strips, searing for approximately 5 minutes until fully cooked and sauce develops a rich, glossy consistency.
- Final Fusion: Reunite broccoli with beef in wok, gently folding ingredients together. Cook for 3 more minutes to meld flavors and ensure uniform heating.
- Serving: Transfer beef and broccoli immediately to serving plate, accompanied by steamed jasmine rice or egg noodles. Serve piping hot for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Allow beef strips to soak in marinade for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize meat fibers.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect sear on beef without burning or overcooking delicate meat strips.
- Broccoli Texture Technique: Stir-fry broccoli briefly to preserve vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture, avoiding mushy vegetable consistency.
- Sauce Secrets: Discard excess marinade when cooking beef to prevent watery sauce and ensure a rich, glossy coating on meat and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1,160 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg