Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Place the slices in a bowl and add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Mix gently by hand until the beef is coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Sauce Mixing
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients: chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until well combined.
Cooking Broccoli
- In a large nonstick skillet, add 1/4 cup of water over medium-high heat. Once the water boils, add the broccoli and cover. Steam the broccoli for about a minute until it's tender. Then, transfer it to a plate and wipe any excess water from the skillet.
Cooking Beef
- Heat the peanut oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the marinated beef in a single layer. Let it cook without moving for about 30 seconds until browned. Flip the beef and cook for a few more seconds until it's lightly charred but still pink inside.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef. Stir for a few seconds to release their flavors.
Combining Ingredients
- Return the steamed broccoli to the skillet. Stir the sauce mixture and pour it over the beef and broccoli. Cook and stir everything for about a minute until the sauce thickens. Transfer to a plate and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure your skillet is hot enough before adding the beef; this helps in getting a nice sear. Be careful not to overcook the beef. If the sauce doesn't thicken, try cooking it a bit longer or adding a touch more cornstarch mixed with water. Serve with rice or noodles and sprinkle with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavor.
