Better-Than-Takeout Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tsp baking soda (for velveting)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
• 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup beef broth or water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Velvet the beef: Toss sliced beef with baking soda. Let sit 15 minutes, then rinse well. Pat dry. Marinate in soy sauce and cornstarch for 5 minutes.
2. 2Mix sauce: Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, beef broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. 3Blanch broccoli: Cook broccoli in boiling salted water for 90 seconds. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
4. 4Sear beef: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add beef in a single layer. Sear without stirring for 60 seconds, then stir-fry 30 more seconds. Remove to a plate.
5. 5Cook aromatics: Add remaining oil. Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6Combine: Add broccoli and beef back to the pan. Pour sauce over everything. Toss and stir-fry 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything. Serve immediately over rice.

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