Beef and broccoli stir-fry
(from quack’s recipe box)
Source: recipezaar.com
Prep time: 180 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 3 people
Categories: beef
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb beef, sliced into pencil-thin strips no longer than 2 inches
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg white, beaten until frothy
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking wine
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
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In a medium mixing bowl, add together the beef strips and soy sauce. Mix to ensure that all the beef is coated.
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Add the sugar and pepper, stirring for 3 minutes so that each piece is evenly coated and that sugar is dissolving.
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Add the whipped egg white and slowly stir in the cornstarch, again stirring for 3 minutes to make sure that the beef is evenly coated. You DO NOT want to see any sugar or cornstarch.
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Cover and let stand in the fridge for 3 hours, stirring well after 1 and 1/2 hours.
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Bring a large pot of water to boil. Par boil the broccoli for 1 minute. Drain in colander in sink.
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Bring a wok to medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp oil and garlic to wok and quickly mush around.
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Stir-fry the broccoli until tender crisp, around 5-6 minutes tops.
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Remove broccoli to a bowl.
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Stir-fry the meat until just under done, adding the remaining oil if needed.
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Return broccoli to wok and stir.
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Add the sherry and oyster sauce.
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Stir fry for 1 minute, making sure that broccoli and beef are thoroughly coated with sauce.
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Serve over hot white rice.