# Beef and broccoli (from Made With Lau)

Video: [😊  Dad's JUICY Beef & Broccoli (牛肉炒西蘭花)!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg) by [Made With Lau](https://www.youtube.com/@MadeWithLau).
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- Serves: 2
- Total time: 40 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.08 per serving, ~$12.15 for 2 serving(s); saves ~$11.92* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario beef and broccoli plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 12 oz flank steak
- 1 lb broccoli
- for washing water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 1/4 carrot carrot
- 1 small piece ginger
- 1 stalk scallion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- for boiling water
- a splash cooking oil
- a pinch salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- a splash cooking oil

## Steps

1. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=21s) Slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
2. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=118s) Wash the sliced beef in water to remove excess blood, then drain and press out excess moisture.
3. [3:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=196s) Prepare the marinade by mixing baking soda, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, water, cornstarch, white pepper, sugar, and cooking wine in a bowl.
4. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=313s) Add the drained beef to the marinade, mix thoroughly by hand, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
5. [5:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=344s) Cut the broccoli into small florets, and slice the carrot, ginger, scallion, and garlic.
6. [10:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=620s) Combine the sauce ingredients: oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, water, cooking wine, sugar, cornstarch, and white pepper.
7. [10:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=646s) Blanch the broccoli in boiling water with a splash of oil and a pinch of salt, then drain.
8. [13:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=798s) Mix a tablespoon of oil into the marinated beef to seal in the juices.
9. [13:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_0JYAQzYAg&t=821s) Heat a wok, add oil, sear the beef on both sides until mostly browned, then remove from the wok.
10. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger, scallions, and carrots in the wok, then add the blanched broccoli.
11. Return the beef to the wok, pour in the sauce along with an extra tablespoon of water, and stir-fry to combine.
12. Finish with sesame oil and a final splash of cooking oil for a glossy sheen before serving.

## Equipment

- wok
- spatula
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowls
- strainer

## What the video didn't say

- Exact heat levels for stir-frying
- Exact brand of sauces used

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