Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound boneless tender beef steak
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh broccoli, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 1 onion, chunked and separated
• 1 carrot, cut diagonally into 1/8 inch slices

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, remove florets from broccoli; if large, cut in half lengthwise. Cut stalks crosswise into 1/8 inch slices.
3. Combine remaining cornstarch and soy sauce with 1 cup water. Set aside.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add meat and stir fry 1 minute; remove.
5. Heat remaining oil in same wok. Add broccoli, onion and carrot; stir fry 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Stir in meat and soy sauce mixture; bring to boil. Cook and stir until sauce thickens.
7. Serve immediately.

Attribution

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