07/15/2023
Beef & Broccoli
-This meal begs to be served with scallions and toasted sesame seeds on top of steaming white rice. You can't go wrong with some pan-fried noodles, scallion pancakes, or smashed cucumber salad if you're looking for side dish suggestions.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. dry sherry or shaoxing wine
2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. plus 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, divided
2 tbsp. light brown sugar, divided
1 1/2 lb. flank or skirt steak, sliced very thin against the grain
4 cloves garlic
1 (1/2") piece ginger, peeled
2 scallions
2 small heads broccoli
2/3 c. low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp. oyster sauce
2 tsp. sriracha (optional)
3 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
Toasted sesame seeds and white rice, for serving
Directions:
-In a medium bowl, combine sherry, vinegar, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Add steak and toss to coat. Let sit 20 minutes.
-Meanwhile, finely chop garlic and ginger. Slice scallions and separate green and white parts. In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, and white scallion parts; reserve green parts for serving. Chop broccoli into florets and transfer to another small bowl.
-In a large measuring cup, whisk broth, oyster sauce, sriracha (if using), and remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. When ready to cook, arrange bowls of beef, garlic mixture, broccoli, and stir-fry sauce next to stove.
-In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add half of beef and cook, undisturbed, 1 minute, then stir and cook until cooked through and starting to char in some spots, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining beef. Discard excess marinade.
-Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 1 minute, then add stir-fry sauce. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover, return beef to skillet, and toss to coat. Cook, tossing frequently, until warmed through and broccoli is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
-Divide rice among plates. Top with stir-fry, sesame seeds, and reserved green scallion parts.