We LOVE beef and broccoli but I've not come up with a good recipe for the sauce
Have you tried my Brown Stir Fry Sauce? It is used for a bunch or dishes, with various additions, and " meat " and Broccoli in particular. My crew won't order Beef And Broccoli from the local Take-out because they prefer mine...JJ
Brown Stir Fry Sauce
2C Chicken Broth
3T Soy Sauce (Kikkoman)
2T White Sugar
2T Mirin
2T Oyster Sauce (Lee Kum Kee)
1T Hoisin Sauce (Lee Kum Kee)
1T Sweet Dark Soy Sauce (Sub 1T Soy Sauce and 1T Molasses. )
2tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1/2tsp Grnd White Pepper
1/2tsp MSG
2T Corn Starch
Add the Corn Starch to a bowl. Whisk in the remaining ingredients. Add as needed to Cooked Ingredients and bring to a simmer to thicken. Serve.
This makes about 2 1/2Cups of Sauce. The typical Quart of Chinese Food has between 1/4C and 1/2C Sauce depending on the variety and restaurant.
The individual ingredient are MONTHS old in my Refer. So I figure this Sauce has a long refrigerated shelve life.
For
General Tso Sauce, add 1C Sugar and 1/2C White Vinegar to above.
Here's a Bonus cause we're Family!
Chicken and Broccoli ( Or any Protein)
8 to 16oz Chicken, cut in thin strips.
Marinade...
1 to 2tsp Soy Sauce
1 to 2tsp Corn Starch
1/8 to 1/4tsp Baking Soda
1/8 to 1/4tsp Grnd White Pepper
1/8 to 1/4tsp MSG or Salt
Combine, Mix well and refrigerate 1 hour.
2T Veg Oil, divided.
1tsp Minced Garlic
1tsp Minced Ginger
1ea minced White portion of Scallion, (Green for Garnish),
divided.
2C Broccoli Florets*, cut in bite size pieces.
1/2C Water
1/4 to 1/2C Stir Fry Sauce.
*Peel and slice Stem 1/8" Thick and add it...BEST PART!
Cornstarch Slurry as needed.
Prep everything and have them close by, thing will happen FAST!
Heat a Wok or Non-Teflon Saute Pan over Med/High heat.
Add half the Oil and heat it.
Add half the Garlic, Ginger and Scallions.
Stir Fry until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Add Meat and stir fry until 50% done, remove and set aside.
Add second portion of Oil, heat and add remaining Garlic, Etc.
Add Broccoli and increase heat to High.
Stir fry 30 seconds and add Water.
Stir and Boil until Water evaporates.
Return Chicken to the pan and stir fry briefly, add Sauce Mix.
Stir and toss until Sauce thickens, the Broccoli is tender crisp and Chicken is cooked.
Serve with Rice or as desired