Broccoli With Beef

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 recipe

Ingredients

• 1  lb broccoli
• 1⁄4 lb beef flank steak
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 1  teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons brandy

Directions

1. Cut florets from broccoli stems and set aside. Peel stems and cut into 2x 1/2" sticks. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli sticks and florets and cook until they turn a bright green color, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water, drain well. Slice beef into strips about 1/4" thick. In a small bowl, toss beef strips with soy sauce, cornstarch, and pepper. In a wok, heat 2 Tblsp. of oil over high heat until just smoking. Add beef and stir fry to desired doneness, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add 2 Tblsp. water to marinade bowl. Add remaining 1Tblsp. oil to wok; return to high heat. Add ginger and stir fry 2 seconds. Add broccoli, sugar, salt, brandy, and water in marinade bowl. Cover and steam 3 minutes until broccoli is tender and water has evaporated. Return meat to wok. Toss with broccoli to heat through and serve.