Sichuan-Style Beef and Broccoli with Soy-Garlic Sauce and Rice

Ingredients

• 300 g beef flank or sirloin
• 250 g frozen broccoli
• 0.5 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 cup rice
• 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp brown sugar(optional)
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes or szechuan chili(optional)
• 0.25 tsp salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice beef thinly. Toss with cornstarch and a splash of water (about 1 tbsp) so it clings.

2. 2

   Cook rice in advance; keep warm.

3. 3

   Make sauce: whisk soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, and remaining water. Add chili flakes if using.

4. 4

   Blanch broccoli: microwave or steam until just tender-crisp; drain well.

5. 5

   Stir-fry: heat oil until shimmering. Sauté onion briefly, then add beef in a single layer; cook 2–3 minutes until browned.

6. 6

   Add broccoli and pour in sauce. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened. Serve immediately over rice.