EASY STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH BEEF RECIPE

Ingredients

• 300 g Beef Sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
• 200 g Broccoli Florets (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 100 g Mushrooms (sliced; button or shiitake work well)
• 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce (Chinese light soy sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Ground White Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (for coating the beef)
• 0.25 tsp Baking Soda (helps tenderize the beef)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for stir‑frying)
• 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Slice the broccoli into bite‑size florets and slice the mushrooms thinly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Blanch Broccoli and Mushrooms

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add a pinch of salt and a splash of oil, then drop in the broccoli and mushrooms. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Set Vegetables Aside

   Transfer the blanched vegetables to a bowl and set aside. (Optional: shock in ice water to lock in crunch.)

   Time: PT1M

4. Slice Beef

   Slice the beef thinly against the grain; if it’s a bit firm, place it in the freezer for 15 minutes first.

   Time: PT5M

5. Marinate Beef

   In a mixing bowl combine the sliced beef with light soy sauce, ground white pepper, cornstarch, baking soda and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Gently massage the mixture for about 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

6. Heat Wok

   Place the wok over high heat, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and let it shimmer.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Stir‑Fry Beef

   Add the marinated beef to the hot wok and stir‑fry until the color changes and the meat is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 200°C

8. Combine Vegetables and Season

   Add the blanched broccoli and mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp light soy sauce. Toss everything together for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 200°C

9. Finish and Serve

   Transfer the stir‑fry to a serving plate, dust with toasted sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

233

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g