Broccoli and Beef in Oyster Sauce

Name: Broccoli and Beef in Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup canned beef broth; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon chili- garlic paste, optional; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 strip steak , about 8 ounces, sliced into thin strips; 1 medium head broccoli , broken or cut into florets; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/4 medium red onion , cut into julienne strips; 2 small cloves garlic , minced

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Published by Agate Surrey

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Here's a classic combination that's easily adaptable. Use other meats or vegetables as you see fit and serve with steamed rice.

Serves2

Preparation Time30 min

Cooking Time10 min

Cooking MethodStir-frying

CostModerate

Easy

Total Timeunder 1 hour

Make Ahead RecipeYes

Kid FriendlyYes

OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Family Get-together

Recipe CourseMain Course

Dietary ConsiderationHalal, Kosher, Lactose-free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free

EquipmentWok

MealDinner

Taste and TextureMeaty, Savory

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup canned beef broth
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili-garlic paste, optional
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 strip steak, about 8 ounces, sliced into thin strips
1 medium head broccoli, broken or cut into florets
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 medium red onion, cut into julienne strips
2 small cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

For sauce, stir cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of the broth in a small bowl; set aside. Stir together remaining broth, oyster sauce, sesame oil and chili-garlic paste in another small bowl; set aside.
Mix together the soy sauce, sherry and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add the sliced beef; toss to combine. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli; cook until bright green and tender-crunchy, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer broccoli to a bowl filled with ice water to stop cooking. Drain; set aside.
Place a large wok or skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Drain the beef; reserve marinade. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil to the skillet; add beef. Stir-fry until beef is browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or platter.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil in the wok over medium-high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add the garlic; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beef, broccoli, reserved marinade and the oyster sauce mixture. Cook until the liquid comes to a boil; drizzle the cornstarch mixture into the pan. Cook, stirring, until thickened and heated through, about 2 minutes.