Stir Fried Beef and Broccoli

This quick stir-fry is made even simpler using salad bar vegetables.

1/2 lb. beef sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
2 Tbsp. lite (reduced sodium) soy sauce
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. sugar
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced green pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. sherry
Optional ingredients: 1/2 cup tofu
other vegetables: bean sprouts, celery, and bok choy

Stir-fry beef, tofu, garlic, mushroom, green pepper (any optional vegetables), and sugar in hot oil. Stir in sherry and soy sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove meat and vegetables and set aside.

Add broccoli and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Stir and continue cooking covered 2-5 minutes. Add meat mixture.

Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water. Stir into meat mixture. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes until lightly thickened. Serve over cooked rice.

Source: Tops Markets