Beef & Broccoli with Turkish Flair

Ingredients

While the original Chinese Beef & Broccoli is typically stir-fried with soy sauce and oyster sauce, our Turkish adaptation incorporates traditional Turkish spices such as cumin, paprika, and sumac. We also add a touch of tanginess with pomegranate molasses, which gives the dish a unique Turkish flavor profile. Additionally, we serve it with a side of fluffy Turkish rice pilaf instead of steamed rice. We alse have the original recipe for Beef & Broccoli, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 500g (1.1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sumac 1 teaspoon sumac
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 2 cups (470ml) beef broth 2 cups (470ml) beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups (400g) broccoli florets 4 cups (400g) broccoli florets
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 4g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3.
   In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. 4.
   Add the ground cumin, paprika, and sumac to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
5. 5.
   Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the beef broth and pomegranate molasses. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
6. 6.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the skillet while stirring continuously.
7. 7.
   Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
8. 8.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9.
   Serve the Istanbul Style Beef & Broccoli over fluffy Turkish rice pilaf.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef — For tender beef, make sure to slice it thinly against the grain.
• Sumac — Sumac adds a tangy flavor to the dish. If you can't find sumac, you can substitute it with lemon zest.
• Pomegranate molasses — If you don't have pomegranate molasses, you can make a substitute by mixing equal parts of lemon juice and honey.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• For a heartier meal, serve the Istanbul Style Beef & Broccoli with warm Turkish bread.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the amount of cornstarch in the slurry.

Serving advice

Garnish the Istanbul Style Beef & Broccoli with a sprinkle of sumac and fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor. Serve it hot and enjoy the tantalizing Turkish aromas.

Presentation advice

Arrange the beef slices and broccoli florets on a platter, drizzle the sauce over them, and sprinkle sumac on top. This will create an appetizing and visually appealing presentation.