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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli

Because my doctor told me to eat more vegetables

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Ian Fujimoto
Apr 12, 2025
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One of my favorite parts of this recipe is just how cheap it can be. I like using eye of round but you can also use chuck, sirloin, or any other cheap cut of meat. It takes what is usually one of the more expensive takeout items and makes it more affordable.


Beef and Broccoli

Because my doctor told me to eat more vegetables

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

Beef
  • Beef Eye of Round (1 pound)

  • Baking Soda (1 tsp)

  • Corn Starch (2 tbsp)

  • Chinese Light Soy Sauce (½ tbsp)

  • Oyster Sauce (1 tbsp)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Beef Bone Broth (2 tbsp)

Broccoli
  • Broccoli (5-7 florets)

Sauce
  • Beef Bone Broth (¾ cup)

  • Chinese Light Soy Sauce (2 tbsp)

  • Dark Soy Sauce (½ tbsp)

  • Oyster Sauce (2 tbsp)

  • Shaoxing Wine (1 tbsp)

  • Sesame Oil (1 tsp)

  • Garlic (4-6 cloves)

  • Ginger (1 inch knob)

  • Brown Sugar (2 tbsp)

  • Salt (½ tsp)

  • White Pepper (1 ½ tsp)

Corn Starch Slurry
  • Water (3 tbsp)

  • Corn Starch (3 tbsp)

Other
  • Neutral Oil (2 qt)

  • Sesame Seeds (to taste)

Preparation:

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