Ginger Marinated Beef and Broccoli with Oriental Zucchini

Ginger Marinated Beef and Broccoli

You will see an Italian theme in many of the 52 Sunday Dinners, so it is always interesting to step-out and try something new.  This dish is easy and fun to prepare.  The flavors are uniquely Oriental and you will earn high marks with your family.

Ingredients:

• 3 Pounds – Sirloin Beef Steak
• 2 – Medium Sized – Fresh Broccoli Crowns (2-3 lbs. including bases)
• 3 – Medium Onions
• 2 Teaspoons – Soy Sauce
• 2 Teaspoons – Garlic Powder
• 3 Tablespoons – Freshly Grated Ginger Root
• 2 Teaspoons – Sesame Oil
• 3 Tablespoons – Worcestershire Sauce

Preparation:

1. Trim fat from Sirloin Steak and slice into 1/8″ strips, approximately 2″ long.
2. Chop the Broccoli and Onions into bite-sized pieces.
3. Combine all the ingredients above in a glass container and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cook slowly in an extra large, deep skillet or a wok.  Cook until the meat is done and the onions and broccoli are beginning to become tender.
5. Adjust seasoning as desired.

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Oriental Zucchini

The Oriental Zucchini makes an excellent side-dish to the Beef & Broccoli.  Many hibachi or teppanyaki restaurants like the famous Benihana will use Zucchini and onions along with other fresh vegetables and Asian seasonings to produce a medley of flavors.  The zucchini and Onions serve as a solid base for side dish.

Ingredients:

• 6 – Medium Italian Zucchini Squash
• 1 – Large Onion, white or yellow
• 1.5 Tablespoons – Soy Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon – Salt
• 1 Teaspoon –  Sesame Seed Oil
• 2 – Tablespoons – Butter (Optional)

Simple Preparation:

1. Chop
2. Combine and saute over low heat in large skillet or wok
3. Season to taste

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Egg Drop Soup

Almost all of the recipes featured at 52SundayDinners.com will be made from scratch.  The packages of seasoning for Egg Drop Soup are hard to beat, however.

Ingredients

• 2 – Packages of SUN-BIRD Egg Drop Soup Mix
• 2 – Large Eggs
• 5 Cups – Water

Preparation:

Prepare per instructions, by boiling water and combing the packaged mix and eggs while stirring.  You’re done!

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White Rice

You may think of Fried Rice with Oriental flavors.  Our family prefers White Rice, allowing the natural Ginger and Soy Sauce to form the dominant flavors.  We will usually serve the Ginger Marinated Beef and Broccoli over the White Rice.

The secret to perfect rice is to not buy Minute Rice or 5 Minute Rice.  Buy conventional long or short grain white rice.  If you prefer brown rice or wild, the preparation is similar, but they will take a little longer to cook.

Ingredients:

• 5 Cups – Water
• 2.5 Cups – White Rice
• 2.5 Tablespoons – Butter
• 2.5 Teaspoons –  Salt

Preparation:

1. Add water, Butter and Salt.
2. Bring to a boil
3. Add Rice and reduce heat once water returns to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to the lowest setting that will produce steam.  Cook covered for 22 minutes, without checking on it’s progress!

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Simple Salad With Ginger Dressing

The salad has two ingredients, thinly shaved Lettuce and thin sliced Tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1 Head –  Iceberg Lettuce
• 4 – Small Tomatoes
• 2/3 Cup – Ranch Dressing
• 1/3 Cup – Bottled Ginger Marinating Sauce

Preparation:

1. Slice lettuce into 1/8″ strips.  Wash in cold salty water and spin dry.
2. Slice Tomatoes into 1/8″ strips
3. Mix Ranch Dressing and Ginger Marinating Sauce and provide to family members to add to suit their taste.

This dinner will serve 8 adults and bunch of hungry grandkids.