Recipe for cooking beef and broccoli stir fry

Recipes from China :: Chinese Main Dish Meats

1/2 pound boneless tender beefsteak
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided
4 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. fresh broccoli, trimmed
3 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided
1 onion, chunked and separated
1 carrot, cut diagonally into 1/8-in. slices

Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Combine 1 Tbsp. each cornstarch and soy sauce with sugar, ginger and garlic; stir in beef. Let stand 15 mins.

Meanwhile, remove florets from broccoli; if large, cut in half lengthwise. Cut stalks crosswise into 1/8-in. slices. Combine remaining cornstarch and soy sauce with 1 c. water. Set aside.

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add meat and stir fry 1 minute; remove. Heat remaining oil in same wok. Add broccoli, onion and carrot; stir fry 4 mins., or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in meat and soy sauce mixture; bring to boil. Cook and stir until sauce thickens.

Serve immediately.