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Restaurant-Style Beef and Broccoli

A healthy and quick home-made version of the classic takeout dish featuring tender beef and bright broccoli in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 0.333 cup oyster sauce
  • 0.333 cup sherry
  • 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the dish
  • 0.75 pound beef round steak, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips Choose a lean cut for a heart healthy option.
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Plus more if needed.
  • 1 slice fresh ginger root, thin slice
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Whisk oyster sauce, sherry, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl; stir until sugar has dissolved.
  3. Place steak in a shallow bowl. Pour oyster sauce mixture over meat and stir to coat; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; let sizzle for about 1 minute to flavor oil, then remove and discard.
  2. Stir in broccoli. Toss and stir until bright green and almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove broccoli from the wok and set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil to the wok, if needed, then add beef with marinade.
  4. Stir and toss until sauce thickens and turns shiny and meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  5. Return broccoli to the wok; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a balanced plate, serve with a small side of brown rice or cauliflower rice. Store cooked beef and broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.