This Beef and Broccoli recipe will satisfy your craving for Chinese takeout, but with less oil and sugar than what you'll find at most restaurants. Enjoy a healthier version without compromising on flavour! Serve with a side of cauliflower rice or konjac noodles.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
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450 grams lean beef
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1 large head Broccoli
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5 cloves Garlic
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1 one-inch piece Ginger, fresh
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3 Shallots
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1/2 Brown onion
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1/3 cup Soy sauce, low sodium
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1 tbsp Brown sugar
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1 tbsp Cornstarch
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1 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted
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1/2 tsp White pepper, ground
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1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1/3 cup Water
Method:
- Season the beef with white pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch, if using. Set aside.
- In a large pan or wok over high heat, warm 1/2 tablespoon of the sesame oil until just smoking. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is just about cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the onions and cook until they are softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the blanched and drained broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Then add the reserved sauce and stir to coat.
- Return the beef to the pan and continue to cook until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 3 minutes more.
Serve with a side of cauliflower rice or konjac noodles.
Serves 4
