Beef & Broccoli
For the meat:1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbs. cornstarch
1 tbs. soy sauce
1 tbs. water
2 tbs. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs. flank steak, sliced into thin strips
Whisk together the baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, water, and oil in a large bowl. Toss the steak with the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, then proceed below.
For the sauce:
1/2 c. soy sauce
2 tbs. brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbs. flour
1 tbs. sherry
3 tbs. vegetable oil
2 heads broccoli, crowns only
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour, and sherry until smooth. Set aside.
In a large wok or saute pan, heat 2 tbs. of the oil over high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli and saute 3 minutes, stirring often. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-high. Carefully add the remaining tbs. of oil to the hot pan. Add the marinated meat and half of the sauce mixture and saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink. Stir in the broccoli and remaining sauce. Saute 1 minute more. Serve with hot cooked rice.
