Beef and Broccoli

A traditional Chinese-American dish made with soft beef slices and crunchy broccoli florets that are stir-fried in a tasty sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, and water

Set aside

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Add beef slices and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly tender

Return beef to the skillet, add the soy sauce mixture, sesame oil, and ginger

Stir well to combine

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli

Garnish with sliced green onions

Serve hot over cooked rice