Beef and Broccoli with Homemade Sauce
Tender, juicy ribeye steak that’s marinated overnight takes takes the spotlight in this beef and broccoli recipe. Tossed with crisp Chinese broccoli in a homemade umami-rich sauce, it's a restaurant quality dinner — only better!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ribeye steak (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 20 oz Chinese broccoli (cut into 3 inch pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ oz ginger (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the beef, 2 teaspoons of corn starch, soy sauce, sugar, olive oil, pepper, and rice wine vinegar in a bowl. Coat the beef with all the ingredients in the marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight. For the best flavor, marinate overnight.
- 2
Blanche the broccoli. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 1-2 minutes until it turns a vibrant green color. Take it out and set aside.
- 3
Heat a tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and marinated beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the beef is brown on all sides.
- 4
Add the broccoli, oyster sauce, and sesame oil (cook for 30 seconds).
- 5
Mix together 1 tbsp of corn starch and 1 tbsp of water. Add to the pan. Mix and cook for another 30 seconds.
- 6
Taste the dish for seasoning. Add some salt if it tastes bland. Add some sugar if you want it a bit sweeter.
- 7
Serve with white rice or your grain of choice.