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Beef and Broccoli

Better than take out recipe for Beef and Broccoli. Served on linguini and topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for the perfect dinner.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 5

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large Saucepan
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Whisk & Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 pounds Chuck Steak thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp Oil divided
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil divided
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 2-3 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4-6 cups Broccoli
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • Sesame Seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • On a cutting board, cut the Chuck Roast into 3-inch sections, trimming the fat off and discarding the fat.
  • Place the pieces of steak on a plate and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • While the steak freezes slightly, rinse the broccoli in a sink colander and then cut the broccoli on a cutting board.
  • Remove the steak from the freezer and cut the chunks into thin slices, around 1/4-inch thick.
  • To a large Ziplock bag, place the thinly sliced steak and then add 1/4 cup Cornstarch and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, measure and then add 1 tsp Vegetable Oil and 1 tsp Coconut oil OR Sesame Oil, 4 Garlic Cloves minced and 2 tsp Ground Ginger. Cook for 1 minute, making sure to NOT burn the ginger and garlic.
  • To the saucepan, add the 1/2 cup Soy Sauce, 1/2 cup Water and 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, then whisk well until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the Red Pepper Flakes, if using, then bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 Tablespoons Oil, and then sear the steak in small bathes. Flip the steak pieces to sear them on all sides.
  • When seared, transfer the steak to a large saucepan with 1 Tablespoons Coconut oil and 2 Tablespoons Oil, warmed on medium.
  • Cook the steak in the large saucepan for 5-7 minutes.
  • To the large saucepan with the steak, add the cut broccoli.
  • Pour in the Soy Sauce mixture, it will sizzle and bubble up, and stir to coat.
  • Simmer the broccoli and steak in the Soy Sauce mixture for 5 minutes on medium.
  • On a cutting board, dice the green onions and place them in a bowl.
  • Serve with rice, linguini, or quinoa. Then sprinkle the top with Sesame Seeds and green onion.
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