5-Spice Beef And Broccoli Recipe
Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon 5-spice powder
  • 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more as needed
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • ⅓ cup diced scallions
Directions
  1. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
  2. Slice the steak pieces in half widthwise to make strips 2–3 inches in length.
  3. Add the steak to a medium-sized bowl.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and baking soda to the steak. Using tongs, massage the marinade into the meat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  5. Add corn starch, 5-spice powder, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce to a small bowl.
  6. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  7. Add the canola oil to a wok and place over high heat.
  8. Sear the beef in batches on both sides until browned, adding more oil as needed. Set the beef aside.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the wok and fry until golden.
  10. Add the 5-spice sauce to the wok.
  11. Add beef, broccoli, and scallions to the wok and stir. Add water, if necessary, to thin the sauce.
  12. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and crisp.
  13. Serve with steamed rice, if desired.