A Chinese takeout staple, beef broccoli is one of the quickest and best ways to get both protein and veggies in one bite. Crunchy, sweet broccoli mingles with tender and savory beef, resulting in a heavenly combination. Beef broccoli is great for all audiences: from kids who can be picky about vegetables to adults who want a quick fix for lunch or dinner. Regardless of your age group, barely anyone can resist the savory, garlicky taste of this takeout classic. But why not just skip the takeout? In this recipe, you’ll learn how you can cook and enjoy beef broccoli from the comfort of your own home.
One of the best things about beef broccoli is that it’s a one pan meal. This means, as the name might suggest, you only need the one pan to cook it! Indeed, all your ingredients in this dish come together quite quickly. This tasty stir fry will take you half an hour to make, but the results are definitely worth it. Saucy, savory, and scrumptious, the smell alone will make cooking this dish worthwhile!
Ingredients
Coating
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Main Ingredients
1 lb beef round steak / strips
4 cup broccoli
1 small onion
2 each carrots
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp corn starch
1/2 cup water
Directions
Coating: In a bowl, combine cornstarch, water, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Toss beef in this mixture.
Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy, brown sugar, ground ginger, corn starch, and water. Mix until smooth.
In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef is browned. Remove and keep warm.
Stir-fry brocolli, carrots, and onion in the remaining oil. Add the beef and sauce.
Cook about 3 minutes, continously stirring to ensure even cooking.
Serve over rice.
Source: Allrecipes.com