Saucy Beef with Broccoli
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Looking for an easy stir-fry dish? This yummy beef and broccoli combination, sent in by Rosa Evans of Odessa, Missouri, features fresh ginger in a lip-smacking sauce.
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Stir-Fry
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup sherry or additional beef broth
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/2 pound lean boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until blended; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 teaspoon oil for 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add onions; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Return beef to the pan. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Yield: 2 servings.