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Beef & broccoli

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Velvet the beef

Toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp tamari and 1 tbsp cornstarch and let sit 10 minutes — this keeps it silky.

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The cornstarch coating is the 'velveting' trick that gives takeout beef its tender bite.