Saucy Beef with Broccoli Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup sherry or additional beef broth
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan.

Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add green onions; cook 1-2 minutes longer or just until tender.

Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to pan; heat through.
Yield: 2 servings.