Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

• 100 mlbeef stock
• 2 tbspsoy sauce
• 1 tspsugar
• 1 tbspsesame oil
• 3 tbspoyster sauce
• 600 gbeef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 4garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbspcornflour
• 400 gbroccoli, cut into small florets, stalk thinly sliced
• 20 gfresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbspvegetable oil
• 2spring onions, sliced
• 1 tbsptoasted sesame seeds
• Fine salt, to taste
• 300 gcooked rice (optional)
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1Toss the beef sirloin slices with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and the cornflour until every piece is glossy and coated. Season with a pinch of salt and a good crack of pepper, then set aside while you prep the rest; the cornflour will tighten on the surface and give you a better sear.
2. 2Whisk the oyster sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, beef stock and sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Taste it; most of the salt comes from the soy and oyster, but it should taste savoury and balanced, not flat.
3. 3Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half the beef in one layer and leave for 1 minute, then toss for another minute until seared. Lift out. Repeat with another 2 tsp oil and the remaining beef.
4. 4Add the final 2 tsp oil and the broccoli. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then carefully add 3 tbsp water and cover for 2 minutes until the stalks are just tender. Uncover and let any remaining water evaporate.
5. 5Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds, just until fragrant; don't let the garlic colour past pale gold.
6. 6Return the beef and any resting juices to the wok. Pour in the sauce and toss over high heat for 1–2 minutes; the cornflour and stock pull together into a thick, glossy coat that clings to every floret. Taste, adjust the seasoning now, taste again.
7. 7Tip onto a warm platter, spoon any sauce left in the wok back over the top, scatter with the sliced spring onions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve straight away, with the optional cooked rice if using.

Per serving

kcal

421

protein

44.2g

fibre

3.5g

carbs

10.6g

fat

22.4g