Mongolian Beef And Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

lbs | 1 kg beef tenderloin (, thinly sliced)

2 tbsp

water

1 tbsp

soy sauce*

1 tbsp

Shaoxing ((Chinese) wine**)

2 tbsp

cornstarch ((corn flour))

1/2 cup

low sodium soy sauce ((important. See Notes)*)

2/3 cup

water

1/3 cup

brown sugar ((or coconut sugar))

2 tbsp

hoisin sauce ((optional BUT adds incredible flavour))

1 tbsp

oyster sauce

3/4 tbsp

ground white pepper ((or 1-2 teaspoons red chili powder))

1/4 cup

oil

1 tsp

sesame oil

8 cloves

(or 4 tablespoons) garlic, minced

1/2 tbsp

minced ginger

Broccoli (, cut into florets)

green onion / scallion stems (, thinly sliced)

1 tbsp

cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water ((corn flour))