Beef with Broccoli

Prep time: 10 minutes
Marinade time: 1 hour
Cook time: 8 minutes

Marinade Ingredients:

• First, marinate the meat:
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced into thin strips

Directions for marinating:

1. Whisk together the baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, water, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Toss the steak with the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, then proceed below.

Cooking Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (Do not use regular. The final product will be way too salty)
• 4 Tablespoons sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1 Tablespoon sherry
• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 heads broccoli, crowns only

Directions for Cooking:

1. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour and sherry until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large wok or saute pan, heat 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli and saute 3 minutes, stirring often. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium-high. Carefully add the remaining Tablespoon 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.

~Recipe from rainydaygal.com