Broccoli Beef With Red Bell Peppers and Garlic |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My first experience ever with ethnic food was at an authentic Chinese restaurant. I was hooked! As a kid, broccoli beef was my favorite Chinese food dish. This recipe is in honor of my childhood favorite, but with a few more authentic elements. I am using Chinese broccoli (otherwise known as broccolini), which is more common in China. I am also adding sliced garlic and red bell pepper for some more layers of flavor. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 1/2-2 lbs lean flavorful steak, such as new york strip, filet or 1 1/2-2 lbs sirloin |
1 tablespoon rice vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon soy sauce |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
1 lb chinese broccoli (a.k.a.- broccolini) |
1 red bell pepper |
8 large garlic cloves, sliced |
1 brown onion, halved and sliced |
2 tablespoons oyster sauce |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbs water |
vegetable oil, for stir frying |
Directions:
1. Slice meat into strips, which measure about 3 inches long, 1 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick. Place in a bowl and add the vinegar, sugar, soy, 1 TBS water and 1 tsp cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. In a large wok, heat 1 1/2 cups oil to high heat. When the oil starts to smoke, pour the meat into the smoking hot oil and allow to sear and caramelize for about a minute before touching it. After a minute or so, give it a stir to break it up and so that the meat can cook through, about another minute. Remove beef and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Remove remaining oil from the wok, and wipe down with a paper towel.
3. Add 1 TBS vegetable oil, plus the garlic and onion, stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant, then add the vegetables and 1/4 cup water. Stir for a few seconds, then cover wok with aluminum foil so that the vegetables can steam (about 2 minutes).
4. In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce and 1 TBS water. Pour into wok, followed by the cornstarch and water mixture. Allow to bubble and thicken before stirring. Stir around to coat everything and serve hot (serving suggestion: with rice).
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