Beef and Broccoli

Leigh Anne Wilkes

½ lb boneless tender beef steak
2 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
4 Tbsp soy sauce, divided
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb fresh broccoli, trimmed
3 Tbsp peanut oil, divided
1 onion, chunked and separated
1 carrot, cut diagonally into 1/8 inch slices
Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Combine 1 Tbsp each cornstarch, soy sauce. Add sugar, ginger and garlic; stir in beef. Let stand 15 min. Remove flowerets from broccoli, cut stalks crosswise into 1/8 inch slices. Combine remaining cornstarch and soy sauce with 1 cup of water; set aside. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a wok, or large skillet, over high heat. Add meat and stir fry 1 min., remove. Heat remaining oil in same pan, add broccoli, onion and carrot; stir fry 4 min. or until tender crisp. Stir in meat and soy sauce mixture, bring to boil. Cook and stir until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.