Stir-Fried Broccoli And Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. dry sherry
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. peanut oil
3/4 lb. broccoli flowerets, stalks cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 lb. flank steak, cut in thin slices across grain and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips

Preparation

Mix first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup water.
Set aside.
Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup water; set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in uncovered wok at 300\u00b0.
Add broccoli stalk slices, cover; cook 2 minutes.
Add flowerets; cover, cook 2 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Remove broccoli to hot platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to wok; heat at 375\u00b0.
Add meat; stir-fry 1 minute.
Add soy sauce mixture; stir-fry 2 minutes. Return broccoli to wok; mix.
Add cornstarch mixture.
Stir until slightly thickened.
Serve immediately.