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Beef and Broccoli Stir‑Fry
Recipe by J. Kenji López-Alt
A quick Chinese‑American beef and broccoli stir‑fry that uses a short marination with baking soda for ultra‑tender meat, a simple oyster‑soy sauce, and crisp‑tender broccolini. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
MediumChinese‑AmericanServes 4
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Source Video
48m
Prep
4m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 2m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$8.07
Per serving:$2.02
Critical Success Points
- • Cutting the beef against the grain
- • Marinating with baking soda for 15 minutes
- • Ensuring the wok is smoking hot before adding oil
- • Avoiding overcrowding the wok
- • Adding the cornstarch slurry at the end to thicken the sauce
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause severe burns – use a splatter guard if needed
- • Steam from the broccoli can cause burns – keep face away from the lid
- • Raw beef must be handled with clean hands and utensils to avoid cross‑contamination
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