Beef and Broccoli

This is an easy beef and broccoli recipe using flank steak.  Serve with rice to complete the meal.

Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1 T. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsp. cornstarch, divided
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 pound flank steak
• 1/3 cup beef or chicken stock
• 2 tsp. rice wine (Mirin or sake will work)*
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 2 T. vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Microwave the broccoli in glass bowl covered with plastic wrap (holes poked for ventilation), about 1-2 minutes. 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tsp. cornstarch and baking soda. 
3. Slice the beef across the grain into thin strips and add to your marinade.  Let it sit for at least 20 minutes, or as long as over night in the refrigerator. 
4. In a small bowl, stir together the stock, rice wine, oyster sauce and remaining 1 tsp cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
5. Heat a wok or large skillet on high heat and add the oil.  When a wisp of white smoke appears, toss the marinated beef and garlic in the pan.  Cook for about 1 minutes, continually moving the beef so it browns on all sides but is still rare.  Once the beef is seared, add the broccoli and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the sauce and keep it all moving.  Don't be afraid to scrap any bits off the bottom of the pan before they start to burn.  Once the sauce has turned into a nice thick glaze, about 1 minute it is ready to serve.

Serve with rice.

*non-alcoholic substitutes are white grape juice, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, apple cider,