Recipe: Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

BEEF AND BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC SAUCE

1 pound beef steak
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
2 tablespoons brown bean sauce
1 cup sliced canned bamboo shoots

Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8-inch slices. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the salt and white pepper in a glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Pare outer layer from broccoli stems. Cut broccoli lengthwise into 1-inch stems; remove flowerets. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces. Place broccoli in boiling water; heat to boiling. Cover and cook 2 minutes; drain. Immediately rinse in cold water; drain. Set aside.

Mix cornstarch, sesame oil and broth; set aside.

Heat 12-inch skillet or wok until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add beef; stir-fry 2 minutes or until beef is brown. Remove beef from skillet.

Heat skillet until very hot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add garlic, ginger root and bean sauce; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bamboo shoots; stir-fry 1 minute.

Stir in beef and broccoli. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 15 seconds or until thickened.

Makes 6 servings
Source: The Meades, 1990's