Sliced Beef With Black Beans & Chinese Broccoli On Rice

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 lb flank steak (or london broil)
• 1 1/2 cups of chinese broccoli (substitute american broccoli)
• 5 -6 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons chinese preserved black beans (dried salted black beans)
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch (or more as needed)
• 3 tablespoons stock (extra as needed)
• 4 tablespoons rice wine
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup cooked rice
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 1. preparation.
• 2 2. slice the meat at an angle and into thin bite size pieces, then add to a bowl.
• 3 3. add to the meat bowl, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt & pepper to taste, mix well and let sit for 20 minutes.
• 4 4. remove and discard the leafy part of the chinese broccoli, cut the stems at an angle and into bite side pieces (if the stems are very thick cut lengthwise), set a side.
• 5 5. in a cup add the dried salted black beans, rinse briefly and discard the water, add 2 tablespoons (or more) rice wine to cover, let sit for 20 minutes.
• 6 6. grate the ginger and add to the black bean cup.
• 7 7. in a cup add 3 tablespoons stock, 1 tablespoons light soy sauce and 2 teaspoons cornstarch, stir to create a watery mixture, set aside.
• 8 8. cooking directions.
• 9 9. bring a small pot of water to a boil, add 1/8 teaspoon salt (and or a little oil) and then add the cut up broccoli and par-boil for about 1 minute, drain and set aside.
• 10 10. in a wok (or teflon pan) add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, then add the par-boiled broccoli and cook stir for 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon rice wine and continue to stir-fry for 1 more minute, then remove and set aside.
• 11 11. in a wok (or teflon pan) add about 2 tablespoons of peanut oil and heat to moderate hot (not to the point of smoking).
• 12 12. next add the garlic and stir for 15-30 seconds, then add the meat and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, (making sure not to overcook the meat).
• 13 13. add back the broccoli and stir-fry briefly, then add the stock & cornstarch mixture and stir to thicken (may need to add a little more stock and cornstarch mixture as needed), then add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and with one quick stir you are almost finished.
• 14 14. on a serving plate add some hot rice and on top (or on the side) add meat and broccoli.
• 15 15. enjoy.
• 16 16. notes:.
• 17 17. you can substitute chinese green vegetables, string beans, or fried tofu for example…. and again you can also use american broccoli to your liking as well.
• 18 18. increase the amount of meat, vegetables and ingredients if serving more then 2 people.