This delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli comes together in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and WAY better than Chinese takeout, this is sure to become a favorite in your home!
NOTES:
*The quick cooking times assume you're using a wok or heavy skillet over very high heat (some cooktops don't have the capacity to go as high as high-heat wok cooking requires). You may need to increase the cooking time accordingly.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean beef ,cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry
- 2 tablespoons oil for high-heat frying
- 1 small yellow onion ,halved and then sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cups fresh uncooked broccoli florets in bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (paleo: substitute coconut aminos)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (paleo: substitute approved sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon sherry
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Optional: For an amazing boost in flavor add 1-2 tablespoons Chinese Black Bean Sauce
- Homemade Chinese Black Bean Sauce
- OR store-bought Chinese Black Bean Sauce
Instructions:
- Toss the beef strips with the soy sauce and sherry. Set aside until ready to use.
- Combine the sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the oil over high heat in a wok or large heavy skillet. Once very hot, add the beef and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for another minute. Add a little more oil if necessary. Add the broccoli and fry for another minute or until crisp-tender. Stir in the bean sprouts. Stir in the sauce and simmer for another minute.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
NOTES:
*The quick cooking times assume you're using a wok or heavy skillet over very high heat (some cooktops don't have the capacity to go as high as high-heat wok cooking requires). You may need to increase the cooking time accordingly.
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