Chinese beef & broccoli, but with steak tips and sprouts
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Published 2024-03-23
**BEEF & BRUSSELS, WOULD SERVE 4 WITH RICE**
1 lb (454g) steak tips
1 lb brussels sprouts
minced ginger and garlic (I used two frozen cubes of each)
cornstarch
baking soda
soy sauce
vinegar
sugar and/or some sweetener (I used molasses)
sesame seeds
If so inclined, wash the meat in plain water, massaging it thoroughly before draining dry — this step seems to help the meat absorb the velveting mixture to come, but I'm not 100% sure.
Once dry, massage the meat with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, a pinch of sugar and a big splash of soy sauce. Refrigerate for 30 min to overnight.
Prep the sprouts by cutting off the root ends and slicing them in half. Steam them until just fork tender, shock in cool water and reserve.
Brown the beef pieces in a little oil and cook until almost done inside — I look for juice pushing to the surface of the pieces. Throw in some minced garlic and ginger, the drained sprouts, some vinegar more sweetener, more seasoning etc to taste.
If you need more sauce, add water or stock. If it needs to be thicker, mix up a cornstarch slurry with the soy sauce, stir it in and let thicken. Top with sesame seeds.
All Comments (21)
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Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring! Right now, new users can get free steak tips, chicken thighs or ground beef for a year: butcherbox.pxf.io/c/3996193/1955703/16419
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As a person living in Eastern Europe, I actually no earthly idea that broccoli was a major part of Chinese cooking. It's actually quite fascinating how "Chinese Food" (I mean, that's like saying "European Food"... but you all know what I mean) is so completely different wherever you go in the world. Chinese immigrants are very adept at using local ingredients and creating something new. Chinese food in Poland has absolutely nothing in common with Chinese food in China, or anywhere else in the world. It's its own thing. Fascinating subject really.
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Yk i actually would applaud Adam for making any totally sponsored video to have the different introduction "ad for" at the starting. The transparency is worth appreciating
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im thinking Mr Ragusea punked us with the whole "semi-retired" schtick
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I do this fairly often with seitan instead of beef, and a more savory than sweet sauce. Brussels sprouts are real good for single-serving meals
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warning to you all DO NOT apply the "more is better" mindset to the baking soda!! it will make the meat taste DISGUSTING. better to add the appropriate amount and let it marinate longer.
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you can never go wrong with beef and vegetables
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Go easy with the baking soda if you are letting it soak overnight. It's going to nuke the meat into jelly. The great thing is that it loosens the protein strands and lets the meat drink up the marinade (it will expand noticably) but not everybody likes that meat-jelly texture.
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This week you are on fire! Not even mad this is an ad 😂
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Perfect timing! I have fresh brussels sprouts and a steak that are about to go bad. Lol
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This looks awesome, but everytime I see an ad for butcher box now, it makes me regret not signing up sooner when they were promoting their 1 lb of free ground beef for life deal, but that was before I had a job 😅
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I only clicked the video to make sure Baking Soda was included. Good shit, Adam.
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The frozen garlic/ginger thing is great, but I think it’s even better if you ferment them first. Brad Leone has a video on it.
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I like how you went off on tangents a bunch in this video, it was fun!
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I never usually doubt your abilities, but charring the sprouts is so my jam. I’m gonna have to make this recipe just to do that!
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This sounds right up my alley!!
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Adam never fails to deliver great recipies!
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I was hoping for broccoli and got brussel sprouts, frankly I feel lied to. On a serious note, I do appreciate you Adam, and I hope we'll get to enjoy your videos for years to come. And also do more broccoli recipes cause I do actually love that vegetable
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make that bank adam ❤ congratulations on getting so many sponsors and still making the videos entertaining :)
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Keep them coming!!!
