Chinese Recipe : Stir Fry Beef with Broccoli

Serves 4

Ingredients :

• 1 lb. beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. cooking oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. fresh broccoli OR 2 (10 oz. pkg. frozen)
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 3 tbsp. cooking oil
• 1/2 c. water
• Hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. Partially freeze beef, slice diagonally into bite size strips.
2. Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, the 2 tsp. cooking oil and salt in bowl. Add beef, toss to coat well.
3. Slice broccoli lengthwise into thin strips, about 3 inches long.
4. Heat ginger in 3 tbsp. oil in wok at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Add broccoli and stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove from wok. Add more oil if necessary and stir fry beef about 5 minutes or until well browned.
6. Return broccoli to wok, add water. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Serve with hot cooked rice.