Beef and broccoli stir-fry

Preparation Time

minutes

Cooking Time

minutes

Servings

Ingredients

  • 500g sliced rump beef
  • 1/4 cups corn starch
  • 1 tsp baking soda (optional)
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • Olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp grated or chopped fresh ginger
  • 1-2 tsp chopped garlic

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cups ketchup
  • 1-2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Serve with:

  • Cooked basmati or jasmine rice rice
  • Toasted cashews
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped spring onions
  • Fresh basil

Method

1. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, and steam or blanch the broccoli until al dente.

2. Thinly slice the rump beef into strips and then sprinkle with the corn starch, massage slightly, and baking soda and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

3. Add a generous amount of oil to a skillet or pan, add the beef, and fry until nice and brown, add seasoning according to taste, remove the beef, and add the diced ginger and garlic, and fry until nice and brown.

4. Mix the sauce ingredients and then add this into the pan along with the ginger/garlic, turn down the heat, and add the meat and broccoli back in.

5. Toss until the beef and broccoli is covered in the sauce, then serve the beef broccoli stir-fry with the cooked rice, toasted cashews, sesame seeds, chopped spring onion, basil, and lime slices.

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