Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Instructions

1- Marinate the beef: Stir together the beef marinade ingredients (1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper) in a medium bowl.

2- Add the beef slices and stir until coated.

3- Let stand for 10 minutes.

4- Prepare the sauce: Stir together the sauce ingredients (2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth) in a small bowl.

5- Set aside.

6- Blanch or steam the broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil.

7- Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

8- Drain thoroughly.

9- Stir-fry the beef: Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and instantly evaporates upon contact.

10- Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat.

11- Add the beef and immediately spread it out all over the surface of the wok or pan in a single layer (preferably not touching).

12- Let the beef fry undisturbed for 1 minute.

13- Flip the beef slices over, add the garlic to the pan, and fry for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until no longer pink.

14- Add the sauce, cornstarch, and broccoli: Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water).

15- Stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 30 seconds.

16- Stir in the broccoli.

17- Serve immediately, with steamed rice or on its own.