Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Name: Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch; 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice or dry sherry; 1 lb (450 g) stir-fry beef strips; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce or chili paste; 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil; 1 sliced onion; 4 garlic cloves minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced fresh ginger root; 6 cups (1.5 L) broccoli pieces (1 1/2 lb/675 g)

This recipe is taken from the 2002 Milk Calendar. A stir-fry is a guaranteed way to please everyone in your family; a satisfying and tasty mixture of beef, vegetables, herbs and spices. Serve over rice or Chinese noodles.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 10 min - 15 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice or dry sherry
1 lb (450 g) stir-fry beef strips
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce or chili paste
2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 sliced onion
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) minced fresh ginger root
6 cups (1.5 L) broccoli pieces (1 1/2 lb/675 g)

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Preparation

In bowl, stir together half each of the cornstarch and soy sauce with the lemon juice; add beef and stir to coat. In separate bowl, stir together milk, remaining cornstarch and soy sauce and hot pepper sauce; set aside.

In wok or nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat; stir-fry beef mixture and onion for 2 min or until browned. Add garlic, ginger and broccoli; stir-fry for 2 min.

Stir in milk mixture; cook, stirring often, for 4 min or until sauce is thickened and broccoli is tender-crisp.

Tips

For the Adventurous: Transform this dish into an exotic taste experience by using sherry in place of the lemon juice, adding 1/4 cup (60 mL) oyster sauce or Hoisin sauce along with milk and 2 cups (500 mL) of chopped bok choy along with broccoli.

Healthy Eating Tip: Veggie vitality- The broccoli in this recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C promotes healthy gums and teeth and helps in healing wounds.