Ingredients
Gravy
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons orange zest (zest is the skin of the orange)
- Half an orange, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
Broccoli and Beef
- 2 crowns broccoli, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 3/4 pound boneless sirloin, cut into 1/4 -inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, water, soy sauce, zest, and juice together. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the beef until browned.
Add the garlic, ginger, and chopped broccoli and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer the stir-fry until thickened. Top with sesame seeds and serve with brown rice. Season with salt and pepper.
To cook brown rice, combine 1 cup rice with 2 cups cold water. Bring to a simmer and add 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Recipe in Action
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4 Servings
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Nutrition Tip 
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A
Although beef and broccoli may not be a traditional Chinese dish, it was developed by Chinese Americans and is a popular Chinese take-out food.
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