Description
Ginger beef and broccoli medley brings Asian-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with bold, zesty flavors. Savory beef strips and crisp broccoli dance together, inviting you to explore a quick, satisfying meal that promises delicious adventure in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 10.58 ounces (300 grams) beef, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 10.58 ounces (300 grams) broccoli, cut into small florets
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 slices ginger, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 9 teaspoons water (divided)
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- 5 teaspoons corn starch
- 4 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 cup + 1/8 cup water
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients with beef in a bowl, ensuring thorough coating. Allow mixture to rest for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for enhanced flavor absorption.
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to high heat with cooking oil until shimmering hot, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Rapidly stir-fry marinated beef pieces until exterior develops a rich, caramelized brown color. Transfer browned meat to a separate plate, preserving its crispy texture.
- In the same heated pan, quickly sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until aromatic, releasing their intense flavors within 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli florets to the pan, introducing cooking wine and remaining seasoning ingredients. Toss vegetables to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Cover the pan and steam broccoli for approximately 2 minutes, maintaining a crisp-tender texture and vibrant green color.
- Reintroduce browned beef to the pan, gently mixing to integrate all ingredients and create a harmonious, glossy coating.
- Transfer the sizzling ginger beef and broccoli medley onto a bed of steamed rice, serving immediately while piping hot to preserve optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by using baking soda, which helps break down protein fibers and ensures a softer, more delicate texture.
- Marinate beef for the full 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate deeply and enhance overall taste profile.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve that signature restaurant-style sear and lock in beef’s natural juiciness.
- For gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg