Beef with Broccoli Stir-fry

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==Ingredients==
* ¾ pound lean beef
=== Marinade ===
* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (substitute rice wine if desired)
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
=== Sauce ===
* 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon water
=== Thickener ===
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
* 1 pound fresh broccoli
* 2 garlic cloves
=== To cook broccoli ===
* ½ cup water
* ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
* ½ teaspoon sugar, or to taste
=== Other ===
* 1¼ cups oil, or as needed
==Directions==
# Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices.
# Add the marinade ingredients, adding the cornstarch last (use your fingers to rub it in).
# Marinate the beef for 30 minutes.
# While the beef is marinating, prepare the sauce and vegetables: for the sauce, mix together the oyster sauce, light soy, dark soy, and water in a small bowl and set aside.
# In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water thickener and set aside.
# Wash and drain the broccoli.
# Cut the stalk diagonally into thin slices.
# Cut the flowerets into 3 or 4 pieces.
# Crush the garlic.
# Heat the wok and add 1 cup oil.
# When the oil is medium-hot (between 300 and 325 °F, add the beef.
# Blanch the beef by letting it lay flat for 30 – 40 seconds, and then stirring to separate the pieces.
# Remove the beef when it changes color and is nearly cooked (the entire process takes 1 – 2 minutes).
# Remove the beef from the wok and drain on paper towels.
# Clean out the wok with paper towels.
# Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok.
# When the oil is hot, add the crushed garlic and stir fry briefly until aromatic.
# Add the broccoli, sprinkle the salt and sugar over, and stir fry briefly, turning down the heat if necessary to make sure it doesn't burn.
# Add the ½ cup water, and cook the broccoli, covered, for 4 – 5 minutes, until it turns a bright green and is tender but still crisp.
# Remove from the wok and drain.
# Clean out the wok and add 2 more tablespoons oil.
# Add the vegetables and the beef.
# Add the sauce and cornstarch mixture in the middle of the wok and stir quickly to thicken.
# Mix everything together and serve hot over steamed rice.
Category:American Chinese Meat Dishes
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Category:Beef Recipes
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