Description
Savory Pioneer Woman Beef and Broccoli delivers classic Chinese-American comfort with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Hearty flavors mingle in this quick skillet meal that brings restaurant-quality deliciousness straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 0.75 pound beef round steak, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips
Vegetables:
- 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 thin slice of fresh ginger root
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.33 cup oyster sauce
- 0.33 cup sherry
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more if needed
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking oyster sauce, sherry, sesame oil, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Submerge the beef strips completely in the prepared marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal the bowl and allow the meat to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling the flavors to deeply penetrate.
- Warm 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Gently infuse the oil with a slice of fresh ginger and crushed garlic cloves, sautéing for approximately 1 minute until aromatic. Remove and discard the aromatics, leaving behind the flavor-enhanced oil.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the heated wok, vigorously stir-frying for 5 to 7 minutes until they achieve a vibrant emerald green color and maintain a tender-crisp texture. Transfer the broccoli to a separate plate.
- If the wok appears dry, drizzle an additional tablespoon (15 milliliters) of vegetable oil. Carefully add the marinated beef strips, discarding any residual marinade. Sear the meat for roughly 5 minutes, stirring continuously until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce develops a glossy, rich appearance.
- Reunite the cooked broccoli with the beef in the wok, gently folding the ingredients together. Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes to ensure thorough heating and harmonious flavor melding.
- Plate the beef and broccoli immediately, ideally nestled atop a bed of steamed jasmine rice or tender egg noodles, and savor the dish while piping hot.
Notes
- Opt for tender flank or sirloin cuts to guarantee succulent beef strips in this classic stir-fry.
- Store leftovers carefully in an airtight container, keeping meal fresh for up to 3 days with gentle reheating.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles to transform the stir-fry into a complete, comforting meal that soaks up every delicious drop of sauce.
- Discard excess marinade strategically to prevent watery outcomes and enhance beef’s caramelization during high-heat cooking.
- Cook beef rapidly over intense heat, sealing in juices and creating a glossy, restaurant-quality exterior that locks in incredible flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg