Almond beef with broccoli

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBeef sirloin; cut into thin strips
1tablespoonSoy sauce
3tablespoonsWhite wine
½teaspoonCornstarch
½teaspoonSugar
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
teaspoonGround ginger
¾poundsFresh broccoli; cut in 2 inch lengths
Boiling water
4tablespoonsVegetable oil
½cupBlanched almonds; toasted

Directions

Combine beef, soy sauce, wine, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder and ginger.

Marinate for ½ hour. Split each length of broccoli into 4 pieces. Drop into boiling water and boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in wok or skillet, add broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Arrange broccoli in ring at edge of a serving plate. Add remaining 2 Tablespoons of oil to wok. Lift beef from marinade and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add marinade and cook, stirring until glazed. Pour into center of broccoli. Sprinkle almonds over all. Yield: 2 servings.

GAYE WHITE (MRS. FRANK)

From <Traditions:ATasteoftheGoodLife>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior League. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .