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Sarasota's Beef & Broccoli Over Rice

Here's how you make Sarasota's Beef & Broccoli Over Rice
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 35-40m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups rice, cooked (white rice 3/4 cup per person)
  • BEEF MARINADE
  • 1 pound beef sirloin steak (strip steak or sirloin steak, thin sliced in 2-3" pieces you want a steak that requires quick cooking; but, also will be very tender, skirt steak would also be an option)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced gingerroot
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons oil (peanut oil, canola or vegetable oil can be used)
  • VEGETABLES
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (cut in small bite size pieces)
  • 1 small yellow onion (cut in quarters and thick sliced)
  • 1 small red bell pepper (cut in strips)
  • SAUCE
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oil (peanut oil, vegetable of canola oil can be used)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, sesame
  • 1/4 cup water (you may need a bit more)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: RICE: Since the rice will take a lot longer than the beef; plan to start that as the beef marinates.

  • Step 2: BEEF MARINADE: Add the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and corn starch to a bowl, and mix to combine. Add the beef, toss, cover with plastic wrap; and, let it marinate on the counter for 30 minutes. TIP: To get the steak cut in thin strips; freeze it first - just for 15-20 minutes until it is firm - it will be much easier to cut in thin strips.

  • Step 3: VEGETABLES: Prepare the vegetables and set them to the side. The stir fry is very quick cooking; so, make sure the vegetables are all ready to go.

  • Step 4: Sauce ... Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, broth, red pepper flakes, corn starch, and water to a small cup or bowl, and mix to combine; then, set to the side.

  • Step 5: STIR-FRY: Now, a wok is by far the perfect pan for this. But a good non stick or heavy pan will work fine. You need to get it to high heat; otherwise, your beef and vegetables will just steam - which is NOT what you want. You want to get a good sear, or crust, on the beef.

  • Step 6: Bring your pan up to high heat, then add 2 teaspoons of canola oil. Next, add the beef with any sauce in the bowl, to the hot pan; and stir often, until you get a nice sear on the beef. This will NOT take very long; and yes, the heat should be high (maybe a couple of minutes), is all it takes. Then, remove the beef, to a plate and cover to keep warm.

  • Step 7: VEGETABLES: To the same pan, add the peanut and sesame oil; then, add the broccoli, onions, and peppers; reduce the heat to medium high, and continue to stir often. You want the broccoli, onions, and peppers tender - about 3-4 minutes. You don't want the vegetables too big, or they will take too long to cook; you also want them to be crisp tender, not too soft.

  • Step 8: SAUCE: Add the sauce and the cooked beef to the vegetables, toss, and cook another minute or two to let the sauce thicken. If it seems a bit thick, you can add a bit more water or broth, if necessary. Taste for seasoning - you may want to add a bit more salt or pepper.

  • Step 9: Serve and ENJOY! ... Serve over the rice, along with a fresh salad, for a quick weeknight dinner. Fresh grilled peaches or pineapple is a great side dish.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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