Freezer - Beef & Broccoli

By jsides

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups beef bouillon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 –1/2 teaspoon red pepper, to taste
• 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced thinly across the grain
• 3 tablespoons oil (used on reheating day)
• 1 green onion, sliced (used on reheating day)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (used on reheating day)
• 2 tablespoons cold water (used o

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from netplaces.com

Preparation

Step 1

Freezing day:
Blanch the broccoli: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl filled with ice and water.

Put the broccoli in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove and put in the ice water for 3 minutes. Drain well and put in a freezer bag. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, beef bouillon, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, oyster sauce, and red pepper.

Put sliced beef in a freezer bag and pour sauce over the top. Freeze with the bag of broccoli.

Reheating Instructions

Pour the sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium-low for 2–3 minutes.

Heat skillet over high heat. Add oil and arrange the sirloin in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 minute and turn beef over. Cook on second side for 1 minute. Add onions and sauce to the skillet and bring to a low boil.

Add the broccoli and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add to skillet and stir for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.