BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

By á-50512

Ingredients

• 2 pounds top sirloin, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium heads broccoli
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch, dark brown sugar, garlic and pepper, set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add beef and stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Heat remaining oil in skillet.
Add onion and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Cut broccoli into florets (should yield about 4 cups) and add to skillet with 1/2 cup water.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Return beef to skillet with soy sauce mixture, add ginger.
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Serve over rice.