LIGHTENED UP BEEF WITH BROCCOLI

Lightened Up Beef With Broccoli image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
6 cups broccoli florets (about one large head)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced (do this in your food processor)
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup soy sauce (use low sodium if you are sensitive to salt)
1/2 cup water
Sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

Combine 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch and beef and toss to coat.
Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, then scoop out with a slotted spoon and put in a bowl.
Add 1/2 cup broth to the skillet and give it a good stir. Add broccoli, cover the skillet and cook, tossing with tongs once or twice, until the broccoli is just getting tender, about 3 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and add ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for about about 1 minute.
Stir soy sauce, remaining 1/2 cup broth, remaining 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch and water in a small bowl until well blended, then pour into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce is just a little thickened, about a minute.
Return beef and any juices to the pan and toss. Divide among plates, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!