Beef And Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. beef tenderloin
1/2 c. beef stock
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. broccoli florets
pinch of red pepper flakes
salt

Preparation

Cut beef into strips 1-inch long, 1/4-inch thick and 1/2-inch wide; set aside.
In a small cup, stir together stock, cornstarch, soy sauce and sherry; set aside.
In a heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil until very hot.
Add broccoli, then toss and stir for 2 minutes.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes more over medium heat; remove to side dish.
Return skillet to high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and heat until smoking hot.
Add beef and cook 2 minutes.
Stir in stock mixture and add along with broccoli.