Savoury Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This savoury beef and broccoli stir fry is a delicious and popular dish in Asian cuisine, particularly in Chinese cooking. It features tender slices of beef and vibrant broccoli florets tossed together in a flavorful sauce. Sheila and Betty Iris look like they are going to enjoy their meal with Jo Anne!
Equipment
- 1 large plastic storage bag
- 1 medium pot
- 1 wok or large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, halved lengthwise cut across grain into 1/4 inch slices
- 5 scallions cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 1/4 cup oyster sauce or soy sauce
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 5 tbsp canola oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In large plastic food storage bag, combine first three ingredients.
- Separate broccoli into florets. Cut stems lengthwise into ¼” strips. Cook broccoli in boiling water 30 seconds.
- Heat wok or skillet over high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. oil and swirl to coat pan. When hot add mushrooms. Stir fry until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and transfer to plate.
- Add 2 Tbsp. oil to pan and swirl to coat. When hot, add half of beef. Stir fry until medium rare about 5-6 minutes. With slotted spoon transfer to plate with mushrooms. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and cook remaining beef.
- Return reserved beef and mushrooms to wok. Add broccoli and broth. Heat through, about 2-3minutes. Using slotted spoon transfer to platter.
- Mix cornstarch with 2 Tbsp. water. Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened. Pour over stir fry mixture.
- Serve with rice.