Chinese Beef and Broccoli
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT35M
- Prep Time: 35 Minutes PT10M
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes PT45M
- Total Time: 45 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 4 people
- Cuisine: American
Slice the steak against the grain into very thin slices.Combine the soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch and pour this mixture over the steak.Marinate the mea
Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry (can substitute 1 Tbs. orange or pineapple juice with a dash of vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, defrosted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 slice fresh ginger, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- salt
Directions:
- Slice the steak against the grain into very thin slices.
- Combine the soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch and pour this mixture over the steak.
- Marinate the meat for 15 minutes.
- While the meat is marinating, slice the broccoli at a diagonal and mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan for 30 seconds, add oil, wait about 20 seconds, and add minced garlic and ginger root. Fry over high heat, stirring constantly for about 20 seconds more, then add the beef.
- Stir-fry, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Add broccoli and stir-fry for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the broccoli is cooked but still crisp and still dark green.
- Serve hot. This is low in carbohydrates.