Beef and Broccoli Chinese Style
To make this dish, you need to cut steak into thin slices and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Then, cook the meat and mushrooms in a wok or skillet over high heat until lightly browned, and set them aside. Cook the broccoli stems and florets in the same pan with water, salt, and oil, and then return the meat and mushrooms to the pan. Thicken the sauce by gradually adding a cornstarch mixture to the boiling liquid, and then stir in the meat and vegetables. Serve hot.
Equipment
- cutting board
- Sharp knife
- wok or large heavy skillet
- slotted spoon
- bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb Round Steak, cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick - 450 gr
- 1 1/2 lb Fresh Broccoli (1 bunch) - 650 g
- 1/4 cup Water - 60 ml
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch - 15 ml
- 2 tbsp Soya Sauce - 30 ml
- 1/4 tsp Ginger - 1 ml
- 1/4 cup Peanut Oil - 60 ml
- 1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms, sliced - 225 g
- 2 tbsp Peanut Oil - 30 ml
- 1 tsp Salt - 5 ml
- 1/4 cup Water - 60 ml
Notes
To make this dish, start by cutting the steak into thin slices against the grain and then into 2-inch lengths. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Combine water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and ginger in a bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a wok or large heavy skillet and cook the meat over high heat for about 1 minute until lightly browned. Add mushrooms and cook for another 30 seconds before removing the meat and mushrooms from the pan with a slotted spoon and setting them aside.
Add more oil to the pan and cook the broccoli stems with salt for 30 seconds over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add water, cover the pan, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Turn the heat back to high and return the meat and mushrooms to the pan. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly. Push the meat and vegetables to one side of the pan and gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture into the boiling liquid. Cook until the sauce thickens and becomes clear. Finally, stir the meat and vegetables into the sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal
