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Classic Savory Beef and Broccoli with Steamed Jasmine Rice
A 31-minute Chinese-American dinner for 4 — 640 calories per serving.
per serving, estimated
Tender sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a rich, savory soy-oyster sauce, served alongside fluffy steamed jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account
Savory Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- 1½ pounds flank steak (sliced thinly against the grain, about 1/4-inch thick)
- 5 cups broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces, from about 1 large head)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (for velveting the beef)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine (divided)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as vegetable or canola, divided)
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish) — optional
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced, for garnish) — optional
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- 1½ cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 2¼ cups water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Steps
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Savory Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon white pepper; toss well and let velvet for 15 minutes. 5 min
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, ½ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth; set aside. 4 min
- Mince the 4 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; set aside together. 3 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, add the broccoli florets, and stir-fry 3 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp; transfer to a plate. 4 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the wok over high heat, spread the beef in a single layer, and sear undisturbed for 1 minute; stir-fry 1–2 minutes more until just cooked through, then transfer to the plate with the broccoli. 3 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the wok over medium-high heat, add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Timing-sensitive step. Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir constantly over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until it thickens and turns glossy. 2 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Return the beef and broccoli to the wok and toss to coat evenly in the sauce; cook 1 minute more until everything is heated through.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional) and 2 thinly sliced scallions (optional). 2 min
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- Rinse 1½ cups jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, swishing with your hand, until the water runs clear, about 30–45 seconds. 3 min
- Combine the rinsed rice, 2¼ cups water, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook 12 minutes. 15 min
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice steam, covered and undisturbed, for 10 minutes. 10 min
- Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
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