Ever want the addictive taste of Chinese take-out, but not want the MSG, additives, preservatives, sugar, salt, and calories??

The answer of course is, duh! Yes!

Good news! Making your own Beef & Broccoli at home is super simple, cheap, and nearly as fast as dialing and waiting for delivery. Try this easy weeknight favorite for yourself, and save the tip for a treat for yourself.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef cubes (can use chicken or tofu too)
• 1 bag frozen broccoli cuts (or 1 head fresh broccoli chopped)
• 1 cup rice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• Dash garlic
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, or 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp sriracha, or to taste

Step 1: Mix all but first three ingredients in a small bowl. If you have time, marinate the meat for 1-6 hours in refrigerator.

Step 2: Cook the beef in a frying pan 5-10 minutes until browned but not completely chewy. Meanwhile, use a sauce pot to boil rice, or a rice cooker.

Step 3: Add the sauce to the meat. Microwave the broccoli 3 minutes, or cook in the frying pan, covered, for 5-7 minutes.

Step 4: Mix beef and broccoli, serve over rice with extra sauce.

You can add cornstarch or a little flour if you like a thicker sauce, or add more water/fish sauce/vinegar for a thinner sauce. I added a little extra sriracha with servings because I like a little kick! Enjoy never having to stop for take-out again.