Sister's Cantonese Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients for the Marinade

• 1 tsp sherry
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1T light soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 T vegetable oil
• ¼ tsp sugar

Ingredients for the Dish

• The above marinade
• 1 lb top round steak, sliced across the grain
• ½ lb broccoli, chopped
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ⅓ cup cold water
• 6 T vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp soy sauce
• 3 T chicken broth
• ¼ tsp pepper

To Prepare

1. Mix the marinade and pour over the beef. Let rest 30 minutes.
2. In a separate container, dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water
3. Heat 6 T of the oil over high heat for 1 minute
4. Sauté the steak until light brown, remove and set aside
5. Stir-fry the broccoli about 5 minutes
6. Add cornstarch mixture, salt, soy sauce, chicken broth, and pepper
7. Stir-fry until sauce thickens
8. Add beef and stir-fry until thoroughly heated