Papa Tea’s Beef Broccoli Recipe 🥦

Ingredients

• 1 lb Flank Steak (thinly sliced on a bias, about 1/4‑inch thick)
• 1 large head Broccoli (trimmed, core included, cut into bite‑sized pieces)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda (tenderizes beef)
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch (for coating and thickening the sauce)
• 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce (adds umami depth)
• 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce (seasoning base)
• 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce (for color only; optional)
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine (optional, adds depth)
• 1 tsp Sugar (balances salty flavors)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for stir‑frying)

Instructions

1. Prep the Broccoli

   Trim the broccoli, keep the core, and cut the florets and core into bite‑sized pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice the Beef

   On a bias, thinly slice the flank steak into 1/4‑inch strips.

   Time: PT5M

3. Marinate the Beef

   In a mixing bowl combine the sliced beef with baking soda, cornstarch, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well and let sit for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

4. Make the Sauce

   In a small bowl whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, black pepper, sugar, a pinch of salt, and water.

   Time: PT2M

5. Blanch the Broccoli

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the broccoli pieces, and cook for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to an ice‑water bath to stop cooking.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 100°C

6. Stir‑Fry the Beef

   Heat the wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and when shimmering, add the marinated beef (drain excess liquid). Stir‑fry for 2–3 minutes until the beef is about 75% cooked.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Combine Broccoli and Sauce

   Add the blanched broccoli back to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir‑cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 200°C

8. Serve

   Transfer the beef and broccoli to a serving plate and enjoy immediately with steamed rice.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

20g

Fiber

3g