Beef and Broccoli Teriyaki

Prepare Beef:

Velveting - Tenderizing the meat: The first step is to add a good amount of baking soda to the beef––about 1 rounded teaspoon per pound of beef. Next, add 3 tablespoons water until the beef is just covered, and massage the beef so the baking soda and water is uniformly distributed. Set aside for 1-2 hours. This step tenderizes (baking soda) and hydrates (water) the beef. Next, the beef must be rinsed thoroughly under running water to rid it of any excess baking soda, or you will taste it in the dish. Once the water runs clear, drain the beef thoroughly in a colander and transfer it to a bowl for the marinating process (details in next section).

Marinating  the Beef:  Step one: Add oyster sauce and/or soy sauce to give your beef an extra flavor boost. Add about 2 teaspoons of each per pound of beef. Step two: Add cornstarch and oil to give the meat a velvety texture. Add about 2 teaspoons of each per pound of beef. The cornstarch and oil gives the beef its velvety smooth texture sealing in juices and protecting the meat during the searing or cooking. Step three: Mix everything together and set it aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes while you’re preparing your other ingredients.


Stir Frying:

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• ¹⁄₂ cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water, divided
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• ¹⁄₃ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• hot cooked rice, for serving
• toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

  *red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  *green onions for garnish (optional)

    
  

  • In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Add beef and toss.
  • In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
  • Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Return beef to pan.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes (optional).
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds & green onions (optional). 

  
  
  Source: The Works of Life
  
  Source: Food