Thai Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Name: Thai Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2-1 lb beef rib eye roast; 1 medium head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets; 1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 shallots or 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 ounces ginger, thinly sliced into matchstick-like pieces; red wine; 1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in 3 Tbsp. cool water); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar, to taste; 1/2-3/4 teaspoon chili flakes

Submitted by boy named Sous

"This Thai Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry is even more delicious than the Chinese version, with more depth of flavor and slightly more spice (this can be adjusted according to your liking). The beef is cut thinly and stir-fried quickly and easily together with broccoli, red pepper, and a delicious stir-fry sauce. The broccoli really works in this dish, as it fully absorbs the sauce and provides that nice added bit of crunch. Serve with plain steamed jasmine rice for an easy Asian comfort food dish your family will love. From About.com"

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Ready In:: 39mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ - 1 lb beef rib eye roast
1 medium head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 shallots or 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 ounces ginger, thinly sliced into matchstick-like pieces
red wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in 3 Tbsp. cool water)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
MARINADE
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
STIR-FRY SAUCE
¹⁄₂ cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar, to taste
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ teaspoon chili flakes

directions

Cut steak on the bias (on an angle) into thin 2-3 inch long strips and place in a bowl. Combine marinade ingredients in a cup, stirring well to dissolve the cornstarch. Pour this over the beef and toss. Set aside.
In a cup or small bowl, combine the stir-fry sauce ingredients together, stirring well to dissolve the sugar. Set aside.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl around, then add the shallot/onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry 1 minute to release the fragrance.
Add the beef together with its marinade. Stir-fry until browned, 4-5 minutes. Add the sherry as you stir-fry to keep pan moist.
Add broccoli and red pepper plus stir-fry sauce. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened but still retain some crunch.
Stir together the cornstarch and water mixture. Push ingredients aside in the wok to reveal the stir-fry sauce. Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir to thicken the sauce. Then stir-fry everything together.
Switch off heat and drizzle over the sesame oil. Taste-test the dish. If not salty or flavorful enough, add more fish sauce until desired taste is achieved. If too salty for your taste, add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. If not sweet enough, add a little more sugar. Add more chili for more heat. Serve with plenty of Thai jasmine rice. Thai chili sauce can also be served on the side for those who like it extra spicy. ENJOY!

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boy named Sous

Homeschooling mother of 7. Married 24 years this September. Our oldest boy was sous chef at a local restaurant, hence the name I picked for myself. He graduated from Culinary college last Spring and now he works as Sushi chef at the hottest sushi joint in town. It's not as challenging culinary-wise and he misses that, but sushi eaters are BIG tippers and he is saving up to go overseas for mission work. Two years ago I decided to take control of my health and life. And that included quitting a 30 year smoking habit on Feb. 12, 2006 and losing 30 lbs. I have succeeded in doing both! I feel great and I am getting very adventuresome in my life. I now walk all over town, ride my bike, have been known to skateboard :-) and on my 45th birthday I went and jumped off a BIG rope swing into a (COLD!) lake. YIKES! I have also been getting adventuresome in my cooking and eating. I love eating more than I love cooking, but mostly because 90% of the kids AND my husband likes junk food and I don't! I joined zaar's to start making yummy healthy foods for myself, and hopefully in the process, convince the rest of the family that good food is Good Food! My whole lifestyle and way of eating/cooking has so totally changed that I really need help figuring out how to cook so my family is satisfied, and yet healthy. <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg">

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