Ingredients

  • 1 lb (.5 kg). sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml). sherry or sherry cooking wine
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml). soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml). oil
  • 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 lb (.1 kg). fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) beef broth
  • cooked white rice

Method

  • Cut steak across the grain, on a slight diagonal into thin strips.
  • Better to slightly freeze, then slice.
  • In a medium bowl combine sherry,garlic, soy sauce,and ginger.
  • Add beef slices toss to coat, let marinte in refrigerator for an hour or two, tossing every so often.
  • Can be made the night before and kept overnight.
  • In a wok, or large skillet heat 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml).
  • oil over high heat until hot.
  • Add beef and marinade and stir fry until meat looses it's red color about 3 to 5 minutes; remove beef to a plate.
  • Add remaining ingedients and 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml).
  • oil to wok or skillet and heat over high heat.
  • Add broccoli and stir fry until crisp-tender.
  • Add scallions, and mushrooms, stir fry 3 minutes, return beef to wok or skillet.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in beef broth and stir into wok or skillet, cook over high heat, stirring until sauce boils and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked white rice, made in advance.