Beef with Broccoli

By hyzmom

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced into thin strips
• After marinating:
• 1/2 c. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp sherry
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 heads broccoli

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk together the baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, water and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Toss the steak with the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, then proceed with step 2.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour and sherry until smooth. Set aside.

3. In a large wok or saute pan, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli and saute 3 min. stirring often. Transfer broccoli to a plate.

4. Carefully add the remaining tbsp of oil to the hot pan. Add the marinated meat and half of hte sauce mixture and saute for 3-4 min, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink. Stir in the broccoli and remaining sauce. Saute 1 min. more. Serve.