Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By á-25010

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound steak, sliced into thin, 2- to 3-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 3 cups broccoli, florets and stalks, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a small bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Cover and let marinate for several minutes. If you have time, refrigerate and marinate 4-8 hours.


2 Heat a large wok over medium-high heat for several minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and heat for several minutes. Add broccoli and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and cook for 1 minute more. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to create a steaming effect. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, until water is absorbed and broccoli is bright green and tender. Remove from heat and pour broccoli into a large serving dish. Set aside.


3 Return wok to stove. Add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut oil and heat for several minutes. Add marinated steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until steak is brown and no pink remains on the outside. For a well-done steak, cook for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and pour steak and sauce on top of dish with broccoli. Serve immediately with white rice.


Notes

Tips
Peel the stalks of the broccoli using a vegetable peeler. It makes the broccoli cook faster, plus the stalks become tender and easy to chew. If you're not a fan of the stalks, you will be after you try them peeled. Serve the beef and broccoli with cooked white rice. I prefer to serve the rice under the beef and broccoli, so it absorbs all of the flavorful pan liquids