Crispy Beef with Broccoli

For the beef marinade:
1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
pepper to season the beef

For the stir fry:
2 tsp. water
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

To Prepare:
1 lb. beef top sirloin or flank steak; sliced into thin strips
1 1/2 lbs. broccoli; cut into bite sized florets
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 tbsp. minced garlic (6 cloves)

1 In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add the beef and let marinate for 10 mins at room temp. or a couple hours in refrigerator.

2 In small bowl, using for mix together ingredients for the stir fry.

3 In a wok or large pan, add 1 inch of water (about 5 cups) and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cover to cook, 3 mins. Remove broccoli and pat dry.

4 Discard water in pan and dry it well. Place over high heat and when hot add canola oil. Add the garlic and fry for 30 secs. Toss in the steak strips, fry 1-2 mins or until done.

5 Pour in the stir fry sauce, stir. Add the broccoli; toss.
Serve over rice.

Happy cooking,
Chaeli