Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinnly sliced into 1/8 inch thick slices
- 1 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning the steak
- 1/4 c oyster sauce
- 2 tsp dry sherry
- 3 tsp balsamic vinegar
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the beef marinade. Add the beef and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the the ingredients for the stir fry sauce and whisk.
- In a large skillet, add 1 inch of water and bring it to a boil. Add the broccoli. Turn down the heat to low-medium, cover and steam for 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked to desired doneness. Drain the broccoli and set aside.
- Pat the same pan dry and heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic. Stir and cook until it becomes fragrant, about 10 to 20 seconds.
- Add the steak strips. Stir and fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the stir fry sauce and combine. Turn down the heat to low-medium.
- Add the broccoli and toss to coat.
- Serve over rice.
- Enjoy!
Most chinese restaurants use a mix of spices also known as chinese five spice powder, or if like me you want to try these chinese spices a little at a time, you could just add one or two pieces of star anise when making your sauce.Just leave it there until the sauce thickens then remove it just before serving. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alisa, for your suggestion :) Unfortunately, my husband is not a fan of the Chinese Five Spice because of the "licorice taste". You know, I have star anise that I used in an Indian dish and forgot that I had it! I'll try that next time :) Thanks again!
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