Hey everyone, today we're going to whip up a super simple and delicious home-cooked meal
beef and broccoli. This time we're using ground beef to make this dish even more quick and easy
to prepare, perfect for those busy weekdays. No need to worry about the skills, I'll walk you
through step by step, ensuring it's both simple and scrumptious. Ready to get started? Let's dive
Alright, picking fresh broccoli is simple. First, check out the florets. You're looking for a deep, vibrant green with tight, compact buds
Next, glance at the gaps between the stems. Tighter is better, showing it's nice and fresh
Lastly, a green stem base means it's fresh. Just like that, you've got the best pick
I'm using scissors to cut the florets off the stem for simplicity
but feel free to use a knife if that's what you prefer. Once you've got your
florets go ahead and chop them into the size you like and hold on to that stem It got a sweet crunch you don want to miss Grab a peeler and gently strip away the tough outer layer Slice the tender inside part
Pop it into a bowl of water. Sprinkle in some salt and let it soak for about 15 minutes
This little salt bath helps clean the broccoli and preps it for cooking
Now let's get to work on the beef. We've got a beef patty here. First add some salt, water and
cornstarch to the bowl. This combo is gonna make our beef tender and help it hold on to all that
juicy goodness. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands ensuring the beef absorbs the moisture
completely. Then add a bit of oil. It'll lock in the flavor and keep our beef nice
and moist. Let's whip up our sauce. In a bowl add a quarter teaspoon of sugar, a
teaspoon of dark soy sauce for color, one and a half tablespoons of oyster sauce
for flavor a tablespoon of cooking wine and a pinch of white pepper Mix in a cup of water and stir until everything blends together Set it aside
For the thickener, combine half a tablespoon of potato starch with a tablespoon of water
This will give our sauce that glossy finish, making our dish as beautiful as it is delicious
Let's blanch the broccoli. Bring a pan of water to a boil, then add a pinch of salt and a dash of oil
The salt seasons the broccoli, while the oil helps keep its vibrant color
Drop in the cleaned broccoli and let it blanch for just two minutes. That's all it takes
After time's up, scoop it out and let it drain. Heat up a pan on medium and add just a bit of oil
No need for too much. Then spread the marinated beef in the pan, let it brown without stirring to get that nice crust
Once it browned break it up and toss in minced garlic and chopped chili pepper for that kick Stir until the garlic is fragrant and the beef is mostly cooked through Now crank up the heat and pour in the sauce we prepared earlier Let it
come to a boil then simmer. Gradually add the potato starch mixture stirring
continuously until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Usually when it coats the spoon nicely
Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Once you're happy with the flavor and consistency
it's ready to come off the heat. Here's our delicious beef with broccoli with the beef sauce
poured over the broccoli. When you eat it, make sure the broccoli mixes well with the beef sauce
It's absolutely delicious. This dish is simple, quick, and sure to leave a lasting impression
Give it a try and happy cooking. See you next time