Beef and Broccoli + RECIPE VIDEO

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb

flank steak ( or sirloin, trimmed of fat, very thinly sliced against the grain)

1 tbsp

cooking oil

water (for blanching broccoli (omit if not blanching))

2 cloves

garlic (finely minced)

1/4 tsp

grated fresh ginger

3 1/2 cups

broccoli florets (about 1 head)

1 tsp

cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch for paleo)

1 tsp

low sodium soy sauce or tamari (tamari if necessary or coconut aminos for a paleo version)

1/4 tsp

dark soy sauce (optional for color & extra flavor(leave out for gluten free or paleo version))

1/2 tsp

toasted sesame oil

1/8 tsp

black pepper

1 1/2 tbsp

oyster sauce (or vegetarian flavored oyster sauce, leave out for paleo version)

1 1/2 tsp

low sodium soy sauce (or tamari, gluten-free if necessary or coconut aminos for a paleo version)

1/4 tsp

dark soy sauce (optional but recommended)

2 tsp

granulated sugar (or 1 teaspoon raw honey for paleo)

1 tsp

toasted sesame oil

1/2 tsp

Mirin (Chinese cooking wine or Dry Sherry (omit for paleo version))

2 tsp

cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch for paleo)

salt and black pepper (to taste)

1/3 cup

cold water (or sodium free chicken broth for extra flavor, plus more as needed to thin out the sauce)