Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Stir-Fry is one of those dinners that is so great when I don't know what to make and want to throw something together quick. This dinner takes about as long as it does to cook the rice (18 minutes). Our family really likes Beef and Broccoli so this is my little take on that. I also added some red bell pepper because my daughter likes it so much. Simple, but satisfying.



Recipe (Serves 4)

1 lb stir-fry beef or sirloin sliced into thin bite-sized pieces
1 lb broccoli florets
1 red pepper, chopped
1 inch ginger, minced
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c cornstarch
2 T hoisin sauce
2-3 T sherry
1/4 - 1/2 c soy sauce (I use the reduced-sodium)
oil

Combine the cornstarch and beef in a Ziploc bag and shake to coat. Combine hoisin, sherry, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Heat a little oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned. Add broccoli, red pepper, ginger and garlic, and continue to stir-fry a few minutes, until broccoli is desired texture (most people prefer crisp-tender; I usually go a little longer because we like it that way and it's easier for little kids to eat). Add sauce mixture and stir to coat and cook to desired thickness. Serve over rice.