Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • cooking spray
  • 2 12 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 13 cup dry sherry
  • 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 12 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 12 large green pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 14 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Method

  • In large saucepan or Dutch oven brown beef.
  • Stir in first listed amount of water, onion, dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until meat is nearly tender.
  • Stir in broccoli, carrots, peppers and water chestnuts.
  • Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir together the last remaining amount of water and cornstarch and stir into dish.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy!