BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry image

Provided by Diana Adcock

Time 3h15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb beef, cut into very thin strips, pencil thin and no longer that 2 inches in length
3 cups broccoli florets, bite sized
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce (not lite)
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg white, beaten until frothy
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/4 cup oyster sauce
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl add together the beef strips and soy sauce.
Mix to be sure all the beef is coated.
Add the sugar and pepper, stirring for 3 minutes to be sure each piece is evenly coated and sugar is dissolving.
Add the whipped egg white and slowly stir in the cornstarch, again stirring for 3 minutes to make sure the beef is evenly coated.
You DO NOT want to see any sugar or cornstarch.
Cover and let stand in the fridge for 3 hours, stirring well after 1 and 1/2 hours.
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Bring a wok to medium high heat.
Par boil the broccoli for 1 minute.
Drain in colander in sink.
Add 2 T. oil and garlic to wok and quickly"mush" around.
Stir fry the broccoli until tender crisp, around 5-6 minutes tops.
Remove broccoli to a bowl.
Add the remaining oil if needed and stir fry the meat until just under done.
Return broccoli to wok and stir.
Add the sherry and oyster sauce.
Stir fry for 1 minute making sure broccoli and beef is thoroughly coated with sauce.
Serve over hot white rice.