Description
The perfect sweet and savory dish for Chinese takeout at home!
Ingredients
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- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger (minced)
- 2 tsp + 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1lb flank steak or rib eye steak*
- 1/3 cup corn starch
- 2 stalks broccoli
- green onions, avocado, steamed rice, chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
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Prepare the Sauce: In a small pot over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly. Set aside.
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Cook the Beef: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the beef slices in small batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, cook each batch for 2-3 minutes until browned. Set the cooked beef aside.
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Steam the Broccoli: In a separate pot, bring a few inches of water to a simmer. Place the broccoli in a steaming basket or directly in the pot, but be careful not to over-steam it. You want the broccoli to be tender yet still have a bit of bite. Once it's just right, remove it from the heat and set aside.
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Combine and Finish: Add the beef back to the wok along with the sauce. Toss everything together over medium heat until it's hot and bubbly and the sauce coats each piece.
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Serve: Over steamed rice and top with green onions, sliced avocado, and/or chili sauce.
Notes
*Rib eye contains lot of fat that needs to be removed so you may need to purchase more than one pound of it to have enough for this recipe.