IT'S A NEW YEAR Pair the Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry from Peace Meals, with some cauliflower "fried rice" for healthy bonus points. (Photo: The Junior League of Houston)
From Peace Meals
Ingredients
1 flank steak, about 1 pound
½ cup oyster sauce
¼ cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons sherry
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 head broccoli (about 1½ pounds), cut into bite size-florets
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 cups cooked rice
Directions
Place the flank steak in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the oyster sauce, broth, sherry, brown sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside. Remove the steak from the freezer. Slice the meat along the grain into 3 long pieces; slice again thinly against the grain into bite-size pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over high. Stir-fry the beef until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer the meat and accumulated juices to a clean bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the same skillet and add the broccoli, bell pepper and 1⁄3 cup of water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the garlic, green onions and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the reserved oyster sauce mixture and beef, and toss until the beef and vegetables are well coated with the sauce. Serve over a bed of rice (or that cauliflower “fried rice”). Serves 4.