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AI recipes make for a good cooking assistant that tailors for your ingredients you enter in one response. I started using Grok the past few meals and they've come out quite well.

It's nice to not have to skim through all the extra SEO descriptions and ads on food blogs. I also don't have to spend the time browsing 3 or 4 top Google recipes to see which one fits best.

Here's tonight's beef and broccoli that I added some extras peppers and other garnishes I had.

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Andy 5mo ago

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Beef and broccolic recipe using a black been premade sauce and a hunk of bottom blade roast

Here's a simple beef and broccoli recipe using a pre-made black bean sauce and a bottom blade roast. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 45 minutes to prepare, including marinating time.

### Ingredients

- 1 lb (450g) bottom blade roast, thinly sliced against the grain

- 1 lb (450g) broccoli florets

- 3 tbsp pre-made black bean sauce (e.g., Lee Kum Kee brand)

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)

- 1 tbsp cornstarch

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece ginger, minced

- 1 small onion, sliced

- 2 tbsp water or beef broth

- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance flavors)

- Cooked rice, for serving

### Instructions

1. **Marinate the Beef**: In a bowl, combine thinly sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp black bean sauce, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.

2. **Blanch the Broccoli**: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.

3. **Cook the Beef**: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Remove beef and set aside.

4. **Stir-Fry Aromatics**: In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. **Combine Ingredients**: Return the beef to the wok. Add the remaining 2 tbsp black bean sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), water or beef broth, and sugar. Stir well to coat the beef.

6. **Add Broccoli**: Toss in the blanched broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. The sauce should thicken slightly and cling to the beef and broccoli.

7. **Serve**: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (more soy sauce or black bean sauce for saltiness). Serve hot over cooked rice.

### Notes

- **Slicing Tip**: For easier slicing, partially freeze the bottom blade roast for 20-30 minutes to firm it up.

- **Black Bean Sauce**: Pre-made sauces vary in saltiness; taste before adding extra soy sauce.

- **Optional Additions**: Add sliced bell peppers or carrots for extra veggies, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

Enjoy your beef and broccoli stir-fry! Let me know if you need tips for substitutions or side dishes.