Beef with Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef with Broccoli Stir Fry

¾ lb lean beef

Marinade:

1 T. rice vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. soy sauce

1 T. water

1 T. cornstarch

Slice beef (sirloin steak or London broil)very very thin. Pound with a meat pounder.  Drench in marinade for at least 30 minutes.

Sauce:

1 ½  T. fish sauce (or oyster sauce)

2 T. soy sauce

1 T. water

Thickener:

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 T. water

1 pound fresh broccoli

minced garlic

oil

Heat the wok.  Add 1 cup of oil.  When the oil is medium-hot, add the beef.  Blanch beef by letting it lay flat for 30-40 seconds and then stir to separate pieces.  Remove the beef when in changes color and is nearly cooked.  (The entire process takes about 1-2 minutes.)

Clean out wok with paper towels.  Add 2 tablespoons oil, add crushed garlic, broccoli and sprinkle with ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt.  Add ½ cup water.

Cover broccoli and cook for 5 minutes.  Remove from wok.

Clean out wok with paper towels.  Add 2 tablespoons oil, broccoli and the beef.  Add sauce and thickener.  Stir everything together until combined thick, and hot.