Kim's Kitchen

Broccoli Beef

• 1 lb thinly sliced Beef (Steak or Roast)
• 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
• 3 T. Water
• 2 tsp. Corn Starch
• 2 tsp. Oil
• 1 tsp. Soy Sauce
• 3-4 C. Broccoli Florets
• 2 T. Oil
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp. Garlic
• 1 T. Soy Sauce
• 1 T. Honey
• 1 T. Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp. Corn Starch
• Red Pepper Flakes, Optional to taste
• 2/3 C. Beef Broth

When making Broccoli Beef, it's normal to use a tougher (less expensive) cut of beef, but that can mean it gets tough. Once you've sliced your beef thin (I typically buy whatever roast is on sale and slice that) add to a bowl that you've dissolved the Baking Sode & Water in. Massage the mixture into the Beef until it's all absorbed. It sounds crazy, but it really does soften the meat. Next add 2 tsp Cornstarch, 2 tsp Oil & 1 tsp Soy Sauce to meat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

While your meat is marinating, blanch your Broccoli Florets in Salted Water until barely tender. Make sure you salt the water - the salt is what will keep your broccoli that beautiful bright green color. Drain & set aside.

Heat 2 T Oil in a Frying Pan or Wok and add meat. Cook meat just until outside is seared over high heat.

Add to the pan: Ginger, Garlic, 1 T. Soy Sauce, Honey, Brown Sugar, 1 tsp Corn Starch, Red Pepper Flakes & Beef Broth. {If you don't have Beef Broth, you can use Chicken or Bouillon and water}

Bring to boil, lower to medium and simmer stirring occasionally. Sauce will starts to bubble and thicken.

Once sauce thickens, gently fold in Broccoli and it's done.

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