How Do You Make Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry?
Quick and easy dinner fix, fail-proof Chinese beef stir-fry with broccoli. Cut beef into thin strips and set aside. In a bowl, stir together cornstarch, soy sauce, beef stock and sherry. Reserve. In a wok or heavy skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil until very hot (almost smoking). Wash and trim broccoli. Fill water in a stock pot and bring to a boil, add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes in boiling water. Transfer the vegetable to a dish. Add broccoli, toss and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Turn down heat to medium-low. Cover. Cook for 5-6 minutes, tossing a couple of times. Remove to a dish and keep warm. Return wok or skillet to high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and wait until it is slightly smoking. Add beef strips, toss and stir-fry quickly for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in the stock and cornstarch mixture made in Step 1 to the cooking beef. Stir-fry for another 1 minute, tossing frequently. Turn off heat. Put broccoli back to wok/skillet with the beef, add red pepper flakes an