Beef & Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

Directions

Trim fat from beef steak; cut beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips.

Cut strips crosswise into ⅛ inch slices.

Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the salt and white pepper in a glass or plastic bowl.

Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Pare outer layer from broccoli stems.

Cut broccoli lengthwise into 1-inch stems; remove flowerets.

Cut stems into 1 inch pieces. Place broccoli in boiling water; heat to boiling.

Cover and cook 2 minutes; drain.

Immediately rinse in cold water; drain. Mix cornstarch, sesame oil and broth.

Heat 12-inch skillet or wok until very hot.

Add 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom.

Add beef; stir-fry 2 minutes or until beef is brown.

Remove beef from skillet.

Heat skillet until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom.

Add garlic, ginger root and bean sauce; stir-fry 30 seconds.

Add bamboo shoots; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in beef and broccoli.

Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 15 seconds or until thickened.