Cocoa-Spiced Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Cocoa-Spiced Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups beef broth; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger (I would prefer fresh); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb boneless beef top round steak (or flank steak); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 1/2 cups onions (cut in large pieces); 1 cup carrot, sliced; 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, and pieces; 1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, sliced; hot cooked rice; additional soy sauce; peanuts or cashew nuts, for garnish

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"Okay, I'm going out on a limb here with this dish! I have to say I have never heard of cocoa powder in a stir-fry; however, I am willing to take a chance on this one!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground ginger (I would prefer fresh)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless beef top round steak (or flank steak)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 ¹⁄₂ cups onions (cut in large pieces)
1 cup carrot, sliced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, and pieces
1 ¹⁄₂ cups red bell peppers, sliced
hot cooked rice
additional soy sauce
peanuts or cashew nuts, for garnish

directions

Stir together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, cocoa, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes; set aside. Cut beef steak into 1/4 inch wide slices.
Heat large skillet or work over high heat about 1 minute or until hot. Drizzle about 1 tablespoons oil into pan; heat about 30 seconds. Add beef strips; stir-fry until well browned. Remove from heat; set aside.
Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil into pan; add onion pieces and carrots. Stir-fry until onon is crisp, but tender. Add broccoli and red pepper strips; cook until crisp-tender.
Return beef to pan; add broth mixture. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve over hot rice with additional soy sauce (if desired) and cashew or peanut pieces.