In the past this dish has frustrated me, the beef always turned out way too tough and the broccoli too soggy! Why would I buy expensive beef, when all I get in return is a bad case of TMJ! Well, I've finally figured out how to make it tender and juicy, keeping the broccoli cooked just right. This dish is now one of our top 5 favorites! If you're craving Chinese, make this! I promise you'll be trying to come up with an excuse to make it again!
Steak Marinade
2 lbs flank steak (a MUST)
3 Tb soy sauce
2 Tb water
3 tsp sugar
1 clove garlic minced
Slice the steak into long thin strips with the grain. Cut strips into 2 in. pieces against the grain.
In a medium size bowl (or a gallon size ziploc) combine additional ingredients, stirring to combine. Add beef, mix well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or more.
Sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple juice or water
3 Tb hoisin sauce
3 tsp cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger root, minced(grated on a microplane)
3 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
Whisk ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside
Veggies
4-5 cups broccoli florets
6 green onions, cut into 2 in pieces(top & bottom)
2 tsp oil
1/4 cup water
In a skillet, heat oil, add broccoli, stirring to coat broccoli. Add 1/4 cup water continue to stir and steam for about 3 minutes. Add onions, cook for another 2 minutes. You want the broccoli to be crisp/tender. Remove from heat and place in a bowl to stop cooking.
The Finale!
In a large skillet add 1/4 cup oil turn on heat to med. high. You want the oil to be really hot. Keep a lid nearby because it will spatter. Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade. Add steak to hot skillet cover with lid for a few seconds to avoid the oil splatter; then remove lid and stir meat the cook evenly. When meat starts to brown (about 3-6 minutes) add the sauce and veggies tossing to coat evenly. Be careful not to overcook the meat! Heat until sauce starts to thicken.
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