How to Make Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry

Quick and easy dinner fix, fail-proof Chinese beef stir-fry with broccoli.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 pound beef tenderloin
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 6 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Cut beef into thin strips and set aside.
   
   In a bowl, stir together cornstarch, soy sauce, beef stock and sherry. Reserve.
   
   In a wok or heavy skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil until very hot (almost smoking).

2. Wash and trim broccoli. Fill water in a stock pot and bring to a boil, add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes in boiling water. Transfer the vegetable to a dish.

3. Add broccoli, toss and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Turn down heat to medium-low. Cover. Cook for 5-6 minutes, tossing a couple of times. Remove to a dish and keep warm.

4. Return wok or skillet to high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and wait until it is slightly smoking.
   
   Add beef strips, toss and stir-fry quickly for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in the stock and cornstarch mixture made in Step 1 to the cooking beef. Stir-fry for another 1 minute, tossing frequently. Turn off heat.

5. Put broccoli back to wok/skillet with the beef, add red pepper flakes and salt. Stir the contents rapidly with the remaining heat for 30 seconds.
   Serve immediately with rice or pasta.