Dinner for 6

Mongolian Beef and Broccoli

Name: Mongolian Beef and Broccoli
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lb beef tenderloin; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp shaoxing; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional); 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 3/4 tbsp ground white pepper; 1/4 cup oil; 1 tsp sesame oil; 8 cloves garlic; 1/2 tbsp ginger; 1 broccoli; 4 green onion; 1 tbsp cornstarch

$12.48for 446 minServes 6

Sliced beef is coated, seared, and tossed with a sweet soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and tender broccoli.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef chuck roast, 2 lb$6.99/lb typical	2 lb	$13.98Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.68Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.71

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

46 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.12 per serving$12.48 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb beef tenderloin
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp shaoxing
2 tbsp cornstarch
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
3/4 tbsp ground white pepper
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp sesame oil
8 cloves garlic
1/2 tbsp ginger
1 broccoli
4 green onion
1 tbsp cornstarch

Steps

Slice the beef into thin strips, then toss it with 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, shaoxing, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
Whisk the remaining soy sauce, 2/3 cup water, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked to 160 F.
Heat the sesame oil in the skillet, then cook the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
Pour in the sauce and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
Add the beef and broccoli, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender, then scatter over the green onions.

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