5 spice beef and broccoli
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I think this is my best ever beef and broccoli...my husband hates fennel/anise and loved this! There were no left overs and the kids even ate the broccoli with just a little fussing.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin round steaks, cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup cooking sherry
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 - stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 - green onions, slice diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
How To Make 5 spice beef and broccoli
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Step 1Preheat oil in wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Meanwhile, mix sherry, soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, pepper and sugar in a measuring cup. Once sugar is dissolved, set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture. Stir the cornstarch into the remaining 1/3 cup of mixture and stir until all lumps are removed.
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Step 2Stir fry the beef until done. Once done, add the onions, garlic, celery and broccoli and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 3Pour in the 2/3 cup reserved sherry-soy mixture, bring to a boil, and cover. Steam for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
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Step 4Remove the lid, stir the sherry-soy-cornstarch mixture and add to the wok. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil until the sauce has thickened. it should be thick, deep brown and glossy.
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Step 5Remove from heat and serve over jasmine rice.
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