La Choy Beef & Vegetables in Peppered Soy Sauce

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Beef and Vegetables

• 1 lb boneless beef sirloin, cut across grain in 2-inch strips
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, julienned

• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2 cups broccoli florets

Directions

1. 1

   In small bowl, mix all ingredients for sauce and set aside.

2. 2

   In medium bowl, combine beef strips with soy sauce and cornstarch. Toss to coat and set aside.

3. 3

   In large skillet or wok, heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add remaining oil to skillet, and stir-fry meat until no longer pink.

5. 5

   Add water chestnuts, carrot, and broccoli and stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender.

6. 6

   Add sauce and continue cooking until sauce is thickened.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with rice or noodles.