Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tender strips of beef tossed with crunchy broccoli make for a great combination
of tastes and textures. It’s fast food that’s nutritious and delicious.

• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 2 lb top sirloin, sliced ¼‐inch thick
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium heads broccoli
• 2 tsp grated fresh gingerroot

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch, dark brown sugar, garlic and pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‐high heat. Add beef and stir‐fry until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onion and stir‐fry for 5 minutes. Cut broccoli into florets (should yield about 4 cups) and add to skillet with ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Return beef to skillet with soy sauce mixture; add ginger. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with cooked rice or egg noodles.
• For a different taste, use ½ cup black bean sauce instead of the soy sauce in step #1. Top the finished dish with toasted sesame seeds.