Sesame Pork and Broccoli

J e l i s a's Note:

Quick and easy way to satisfy my Chinese food cravings. Also great w/some Hoisin sauce and ginger.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 -3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, and soy sauce, blend well.
2. Add chopped green onions, toss lightly and set aside.
3. Cut tenderloin into bite-size pieces (1" chunks, or strips).
4. Heat oil in skillet over Medium-High heat.
5. Add pork and garlic, stir fry until meat is cooked.
6. Remove pork and set aside.
7. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer on low for approximately 10 minutes.
8. Add the pork and cook until hot, stirring frequently.
9. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve with rice.

Reviews

[ciao]

J! This is sooo good! Even my 8 year old loved it! This was one of my picks for last weeks ABC chef game. It's so easy to prepare, and cooks so quickly, great for a quick evening meal. I added a couple TBSP of hoisin, and about 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, at the same time that I added the chicken back to the pan. The sauce is delicious, and there is plenty of it. Had it served over Basmati rice. I wold have added some extra spice as Mark suggested, but I was serving to the kids, so I held back. Thumbs up from all of us!

[vholland]

This was easy to make. I was hesitant about letting a cornstarch-based sauce simmer without stirring, but it worked just fine. If I make it again, I'll marinate the pork chunks in the sauce before adding cornstarch (the broccoli was fantastic, but the pork a little bland). Besides other seasoning suggestions, maybe a few drops of sesame oil?

[Mark H.]

I've had this on my list since it was posted and finally got a chance to make it. It's a very simple recipe to put together. The pork came out very tender and the sauce goes well with the broccoli. I tasted it while it was cooking and thought it might need a little more kick, so I added the hoisin sauce and also about 1 to 1.5 tsp of five-spice. Worked out well. This is great served over rice. I'm sure I'll be making it again. Thanks for posting Jelisa