5 SPICE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

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I think this is my best ever beef and broccoli...my husband hates fennel/anise and loved this! There were no left overs and the kids even ate the broccoli with just a little fussing.

Provided by Jessica Hannan @PansyAlvaris

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound(s) thin round steaks, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup(s) oil
1/2 cup(s) cooking sherry
1/2 cup(s) soy sauce
1 teaspoon(s) chinese five spice powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1 - stalk celery, thinly sliced
3 clove(s) garlic, minced
8 - green onions, slice diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces
4 cup(s) fresh broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Preheat oil in wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Meanwhile, mix sherry, soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, pepper and sugar in a measuring cup. Once sugar is dissolved, set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture. Stir the cornstarch into the remaining 1/3 cup of mixture and stir until all lumps are removed.
  • Stir fry the beef until done. Once done, add the onions, garlic, celery and broccoli and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the 2/3 cup reserved sherry-soy mixture, bring to a boil, and cover. Steam for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Remove the lid, stir the sherry-soy-cornstarch mixture and add to the wok. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil until the sauce has thickened. it should be thick, deep brown and glossy.
  • Remove from heat and serve over jasmine rice.

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