Beef and Broccoli

Wow! This recipe is SO easy and absolutely delicious! I was skeptical that the steak would end up being tough but it was so tender and full of flavor! The kids devoured it (Olivia had 2nds!) I'm so excited to have another recipe for a take-out type of food that we can make at home!

First, marinate the meat for an hour or more:

• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (I used EVOO)
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced into thin strips (sirloin works great too)

1. Whisk together the baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, water, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Toss the steak with the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, then proceed below.

• 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce (Do NOT use regular. The final product will be way too salty)
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp sherry
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (I used EVOO)
• 2 heads broccoli, crowns only (I used 4, we love broccoli!)

1. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour and sherry until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large wok or saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli and saute 3 minutes, stirring often. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
3. Carefully add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Add the marinated meat and half of the sauce mixture and saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink. Stir in the broccoli and remaining sauce. Saute 1 minute more. Serve with red pepper flakes (optional).

recipe courtesy of  http://rainydaygal.com/2011/02/03/beef-with-broccoli/