Beef & broccoli with oyster sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOyster sauce
1tablespoonLow-sodium soy sauce
1tablespoonDry sherry
1tablespoonWater
2teaspoonsSugar
1teaspoonCornstarch
1poundsLean flank steak
1tablespoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsWater
1tablespoonLow-sodium soy sauce
2teaspoonsSugar
1tablespoonVegetable oil, divided
cup1/2-inch diagonally sliced green onions
1tablespoonMinced, peeled gingerroot
6cupsBroccoli florets (1 lb.)
¼cupWater
6cupsHot cooked rice

Directions

Combine first 6 ingredients; stir until well-blended, and set aside.

Trim fat from steak. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into 1-inch thick slices. Cut slices into thin strips. Combine steak, 1 T cornstarch, 2 T water, 1 T soy sauce and 2 teaspoons sugar in a medium bowl; stir until well-blended. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add steak mixture; stir-fry 2 mintues. Remove steak from pan; set aside. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, green onions, and gingerroot; stir-fry over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli and ¼ c water; cover and cook 3 mintues. Return steak to pan, and stir in oyster sauce mixture ; stir-fry 2 mintues or until thick and bubbly. Serve over rice.

Cal 424 (21% from fat), Fat 9.9 g, Protein 22⅕ g, Sodium 505 mg.

Reprinted from Cooking Light Magazine - May 1996.