Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank, tenderloin or sirloin steak, cut across the grain into 1/8-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Toss the beef, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, soy sauce and white pepper in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2. Blanch broccoli: Place broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and drain. Rinse with cold water and drain. Mix 1/4 cup chicken broth, the oyster sauce and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Set aside.
3. Heat a large non-stick frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until not. Add the 3 tablespoons oil, beef, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until beef is brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
4. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the frying pan or wok. Add the broccoli and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and heat until boiling. Add beef and heat until mixture boils. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, about 15 seconds. Dish out and serve immediately with hot jasmine rice.