Beef & Broccoli
The old Chinese takeout standby of beef and broccoli is remarkably easy to make at home. This version comes from old school Hollywood hangout the Formosa Café, which was lovingly restored last year. You can easily substitute chicken thighs or breast for beef for an equally satisfying variation on this classic comfort food.
How to Make It
1
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp of soy sauce, the oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and the ginger and garlic. Toss with the beef and marinate at least 30 minutes.
2
In a small saucepan combine mirin, the remaining ¼ cup of soy sauce, and remaining tbsp of brown sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer over low so that it reduces until thickened and very syrupy. Set aside.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sear beef about 1-2 minutes each side, turning to brown all sides. Add the onion to the pan and stir until it begins to soften, about a minute.
4
Add the blanched broccolini and stir. Add a couple of tbsp of the mirin/soy syrup reduction, mix well, and serve.
5
Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion.
Ingredients
¼ cup plus 3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar (divided)
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb beef tenderloin, cubed into 1in. pieces
½ cup mirin (rice wine)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch broccolini (or one head of broccoli), trimmed and blanched
Directions
1
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp of soy sauce, the oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and the ginger and garlic. Toss with the beef and marinate at least 30 minutes.
2
In a small saucepan combine mirin, the remaining ¼ cup of soy sauce, and remaining tbsp of brown sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer over low so that it reduces until thickened and very syrupy. Set aside.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sear beef about 1-2 minutes each side, turning to brown all sides. Add the onion to the pan and stir until it begins to soften, about a minute.
4
Add the blanched broccolini and stir. Add a couple of tbsp of the mirin/soy syrup reduction, mix well, and serve.
5
Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion.
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