Beef Broccoli

Recipe via CC Chinese Cooking pg 56

Marinade:  Combine in a bowl:
     2 TBSP finely grated peeled gingerroot
     2 TBSP soy sauce
     2 TBSP dry sherry
     2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
     1 tsp granulated sugar
     1-3 garlic cloves minced (or 1/4 - 3/4 tsp powder)

3/4 lb sirloin steak, cut across grain into 1/8 inch thick slices
Cut into 2 inch strips.  Add to marinade. Stir until coated - marinate at room temperature for 30  minutes

Heat wok or large frying pan on medium-high until very hot - Add:
     1 TBSP cooking oil
Add beef and marinade - stir-fry for 2 -3 minutes until beef is tender - transfer to small bowl

To wok add:
     1 TBSP cooking oil
Add:
     1 1/4 lb broccoli, stems cut into 1/8 inch slices (reserve florets), about 5 cups
     1 small onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
     1 celery rib, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Stir-fry for 2 minutes

Add:
     reserved broccoli florets    
     1/3 cup prepared chicken broth
Stir.  Cover. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp

In a small cup stir together:
     2 TBSP water
     4 tsp cornstarch
Add:
     1/3 cup oyster sauce
Stir and then stir mixture into broccoli mixture until boiling and thickened

Add:
     beef
Stir until heated through

Makes about 5 1/2 cups - serves 4

Optional: may add mushrooms