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Beef and broccoli stir-fry served over white rice in a black plate.
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Sauce

Take-out classic in the comfort of your own home! This beef and broccoli stir fry is a comforting, filling dinner that the whole family can enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 people
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade & Broccoli

  • 1 lb beef (tender cut)
  • 3-4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • oil (for cooking meat)

For the Stir-fry sauce:

  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. Place it into a bowl and add in the soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, and baking soda. Mix all of the ingredients together well and set aside to marinate.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set it aside.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to a pan on medium, high heat then add in the beef.  Use a spoon to separate the pieces so that they do not overlap. Cook the beef for a couple of minutes per side, until browned on all sides, and remove it from the pan
  • Add the broccoli to a pot of boiling water and boil for exactly 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. The broccoli may still seem hard, but it will soften further as it cooks in the sauce. You may also steam the broccoli until firm.
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add in the minced garlic and move it around the pan to cook until it slightly browns.
  • Pour in the sauce and stir until it begins to thicken.
  • Add in the broccoli and the beef and stir until everything is fully coated. Serve over white rice or noodles!

Notes

  • This recipe is not specifically a baby recipe, but a family recipe that can be accommodated for a baby. Once you cook the beef, you can set aside a few pieces before adding the sauce mixture to the pan. Alternatively, you can set aside a small amount of the sauce and water it down a bit to reduce sodium.
  • Make sure that you use a large enough pan so that the pieces of beef do not overlap.

Nutrition

Calories: 306.53kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.04g | Protein: 26.26g | Fat: 16.38g | Saturated Fat: 7.18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.84g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.71g | Cholesterol: 69.17mg | Sodium: 1215.45mg | Potassium: 591.03mg | Fiber: 2.29g | Sugar: 4.44g | Vitamin A: 447.26IU | Vitamin C: 61.83mg | Calcium: 61.68mg | Iron: 3.05mg