Beef 'n Broccoli Stir Fry

Photo: Anonymous

Ingredients

1/2 pound top round beef, trimmed of all visible fat

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 cup thin strips of carrots

1 sm. onion cut in 6 to 8 wedges

Few grains pepper

Preparation

Slice beef in strips (across grain i.e. across the narrow width). Mix 2 tablespoons water with soy sauce and cornstarch in small bowl. In 10 inch skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Add vegetables and stir fry 2 minutes until broccoli is bright green. Reduce heat to low, add remaining 2 tablespoons water, cover and simmer 1 minute. Return beef to skillet. Stir in soy sauce mixture and add to skillet. Cook stirring constantly, until thickened, abou