Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Photo: flickr user Sandy Austin

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless tender beef steak (may substit

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided

4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided

1 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pound fresh broccoli, trimmed

3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

1 onion, chunked

separated

1 carrot, cut diagonally into ⅛" slices

Preparation

Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Combine 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce with sugar, ginger and garlic. Stir in beef. Let stand 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, remove flowerets from broccoli; if large, cut in half lengthwise. Cut stalks crosswise into 1/8" slices. Combine remaining cornstarch and soy sauce with 1 cup water; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add meat and stir fry 1 minute; remove. Heat remaining oil in same wok. Add broccoli, onion and carrot; stir fry 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in meat and soy sauce mixture; bring to boil. Cook and stir until sauce thickens. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.