Beef, Broccoli and Mango Stir-fry
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Categories: Casserole- One dish meals- stir fry- meat pies
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce, or more to taste
- 1/2 lb. top sirloin or skirt steak
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. peanut oil
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 12 oz. broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces, separate stalks from florets
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Leaves from 4 to 6 stems cilantro
Directions
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Combine the broth, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and chili garlic sauce in a mixing bowl, stirring to incorporate.
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Cut the meat into thin strips that are no more than 3 inches long. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add them to the bowl with the ketchup mixture. Toss to coat.
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Heat a wok or large, deep-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, once it has started to shimmer, swirl to coat. Add the onion and broccoli stalks. Stir fry for 2 minutes, then add the bell pepper, if using, and the broccoli florets, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 or 3 minutes, just until the florets begin to soften and change color.
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Add the meat and its marinate; stir-fry until the meat loses its raw look and the marinade is well incorporated and forms a slightly thickened sauce. Stir in the mango; cover and reduce the heat to low; cover an reduce the heat to low; cook for about 3 minutes.
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Meanwhile, finely chop the cilantro leaves.
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Uncover nd taste the stir-fry; add chili garlic sauce as needed. Divide among individual plates or bowls; garnish with the cilantro. Serve.