Szechuan Beef & Broccoli

 

Szechuan Beef & Broccoli

½ lb. boneless tender beef steak

¾ cup beef broth or water

2 tbsp. cornstarch

3 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tbsp. sherry

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

½ tsp. red pepper flakes

2-3 broccoli crowns

1 medium onion, chunked

1 medium tomato, chunked

 

 

Slice steak into strips. Combine 1 tbsp. cornstarch, 1 tbsp. soy sauce with sherry and garlic in a small bowl; stir in beef and let stand 15-20 minutes.

 

In large measuring cup combine beef broth, 1 tbsp. cornstarch, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.  Set aside.

 

Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.  Add beef and stir-fry one minute; remove.  Heat remaining oil in skillet; add onion and broccoli, sprinkle with salt.  Stir fry 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is to desired doneness.  Add beef, soy sauce mixture and tomato.  Cook and stir until mixture boils and begins to thicken.

 

Serve over rice.

 

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