Crispy Chilli Beef With Broccoli

Better than take out IMHO.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  oil, for frying
• 1 1⁄4 lbs beef steaks, sliced into thin strips and tossed with 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1  head broccoli, cut into florets, slice the florets
• 4  garlic cloves, sliced
• 1  tablespoon gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon  dried chili pepper flakes
• 6  scallions, sliced on the diagonal
• 8  tablespoons soy sauce, mixed with 3 tbsp sugar
• 2  limes, juiced

Directions

1. Heat a 2.5in depth of oil in a wok until very hot.
2. Fry the steak in batches until dark and crisp.
3. Drain.
4. Pour off most of the oil and stir-fry the broccoli, garlic, ginger and chili for 1 minute.
5. Tip in the sweetened soy sauce and lime juice and cook for 2 minutes. Toss in the beef and scallions and serve.