Beef Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb beef, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp rice wine
• 1 lb Chinese broccoli (gai lan), stems and leaves separated, chopped
• 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
• 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate beef with sesame oil, cornstarch, soy sauce,...: Marinate beef with sesame oil, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Let sit 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Stir-fry...: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Stir-fry garlic until fragrant, then add beef. Cook 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add remaining oil. Stir-fry gai lan stems for...: Add remaining oil. Stir-fry gai lan stems for 1 minute, then add leaves. Pour in water, cover for 1 minute, then uncover and stir until tender-crisp.

4. 4

   Return beef to wok, toss everything together, and...: Return beef to wok, toss everything together, and cook 30–60 seconds more. Serve hot with rice.