Beef Recipes: Almond Beef with Broccoli

                                   Almond Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients:

• ¾ lb of fresh broccoli, cut in two-inch lengths.
• 1/3 lb of beef sirloin, cut into thin strips.
• ½ cup of blanched almonds, toasted.
• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
• 3 tablespoons of white wine.
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
• ½ teaspoon of cornstarch.
• ½ teaspoon of sugar.
• ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Pinch of ground ginger.
• Boiling water.

Cooking Procedure:

• Combine the beef, white wine, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder and ginger.
• Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Split each length of broccoli into four pieces, then drop into boiling water and boil for 2 minutes; then drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or a skillet, then add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Arrange broccoli in a ring at the edge of a serving plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to your wok or skillet.
• Lift the beef from the marinade and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the marinade and cook, stirring until glazed.
• Pour into center of broccoli and sprinkle almonds over top.