Beef With Broccoli

A simple recipe from Chinese Cookery. We usually add other veggies or mushrooms also.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 lb  flank steak

• MARINADE

• 1  teaspoon rice wine or 1  teaspoon dry sherry
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar

• Broccoli and Sauce

• 1⁄2 lb broccoli
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 7  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Use a cleaver to slice beef across grain and at an angle into thin strips. Mix marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add beef strips; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.
2. Cut each broccoli top lengthwise into 2 or 3 pieces. Dissolve cornstarch in water to make a paste; set aside. Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat 1 minute. Stir-fry marinated beef until very lightly browned. Remove beef, draining well over wok; set aside.
3. Add 1 tablespoon oil to oil left in wok. Heat 30 seconds. Stir-fry garlic 30 seconds. Add broccoli tops. Stir-fry 5 minutes. Add cornstarch paste, salt, soy sauce, chicken broth, and pepper. Remove from wok and arrange on a platter.