Broccoli And Beef Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. dry sherry
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 c. water
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. peanut oil
3/4 lb. broccoli flowerets (broccoli stalks cut into diagonal 1/4-inch slices)
1/2 lb. flank or round steak, sliced thinly across the grain in 1 1/2-inch long strips

Preparation

Mix first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup of water; set aside.
Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup water; set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or shallow skillet until hot.
Add broccoli stalks, sliced.
Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Add broccoli flowerets; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Remove broccoli to platter.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to wok; heat until hot.
Add meat and stir-fry until done.
Add soy sauce.
Add cornstarch mixture; stir until slightly thickened.
Add broccoli and mix well.
Serve over rice.