How To Make The Best Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry In Cambridge
Cambridge: Here is one of the best Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry:
- Slice the Beef Thinly Against the Grain: Cutting the beef against the grain into thin strips ensures it stays tender and cooks quickly, preventing toughness.
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: A quick marinade with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a bit of baking soda helps tenderize the beef and enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
- Blanch Broccoli Before Stir-Frying: Briefly blanching the broccoli in boiling water keeps it bright green and tender-crisp, ensuring it cooks perfectly during the stir-fry.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned but not fully cooked. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the blanched broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and coat the beef and broccoli in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the beef is cooked through.
- Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry hot over a bed of cooked rice.