5 spice beef and broccoli

(1 RATING)
87 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Jun 10, 2011

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.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Preheat 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.
  • Step 2
    Stir fry the beef until done. Once done, add the onions, garlic, celery and broccoli and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Pour in the 2/3 cup reserved sherry-soy mixture, bring to a boil, and cover. Steam for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Step 4
    Remove 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.
  • Step 5
    Remove from heat and serve over jasmine rice.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Asian
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #fast
Keyword: #broccoli
Keyword: #chinese

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