Classic Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry | Easy and Delicious Recipe!

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**Ingredients:** - 9 ounces of beef - 9 ounces of broccoli --- **Cooking Steps:** 1. **Prepare the Beef** - Choose beef with minimal connective tissue for the best texture. Inspect the beef and remove any tendons or membranes. Cut against the grain to shorten the fibers, making the beef easier to chew. Slice the beef into coin-thickness pieces. Use a meat tenderizer to gently pound the surface of the beef to increase surface area and break down muscle fibers, helping to tenderize the beef. This also allows the beef to absorb the marinade better. 2. **Marinate the Beef** - Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the beef. Mix gently with your hands. Add 2 tablespoons of water in two batches, letting the beef absorb it. Add half an egg white, then 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Let it sit for 30 minutes. 3. **Clean the Broccoli** - Add salt to water and soak the broccoli for fifteen minutes to remove dust and insects. To ensure the broccoli is fully submerged, place a plate on top. Use a knife to cut the stem of each floret, and separate them into the desired size. 4. **Cook the Beef** - Heat enough cooking oil to cover the bottom of the pan over medium-high heat. Insert chopsticks into the oil. When you see tiny bubbles forming around the chopsticks, the oil temperature is around 180 degrees Celsius. Add the marinated beef, spreading it out evenly. Do not move it initially. When the edges of the beef change color, start to stir and separate the pieces. Once all the beef changes color, pour it out and drain the oil. 5. **Cook the Broccoli** - Add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for a while. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt for flavor. Add 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook for 1 minute for a firmer texture, or longer for a softer texture. 6. **Final Cooking** - Add cooking oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the broccoli and beef, then pour in 1 tablespoon of cooking wine along the side. Turn the heat to low and add 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar. Stir everything together, then add water. Turn the heat to high and let the sauce thicken. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry in parts until it's as thick as you like, stirring well each time. Turn off the heat and serve. —-Timestamps— 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Prepare the Beef 01:11 - Marinate the Beef 02:13 - Prepare the Broccoli 03:00 - Cook the Beef 03:45 - Cook the Broccoli 04:26 - Final Cooking