Beef Broccoli Stir-fry

Ingredients:

• 3 T. cornstarch, divided
• 2 T. soy sauce, divided
• 1 T. dry sherry
• Water
• 1 t. sugar
• 1/2 lb. round steak, cut across the grain diagonally in thin slices
• 1/4 c. catsup
• 2 T. oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 bunch broccoli, trimmed, florets with 2-inch stems cut in pieces

How to Prepare:
In a medium bowl, mix well 1 T. cornstarch, 1 T. soy sauce, the sherry, 2 T. water and the sugar. Add the beef, toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 1 day.

In small bowl, mix well the remaining 2 T. cornstarch, remaining 1 T. soy sauce, 1/3 c. water and the catsup.

In a large heavy skillet, heat oil till hot but not smoking. Add the beef and stir fry until it loses its pink color. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add garlic to skillet, stir fry over high heat 20 seconds. Add broccoli and 1/4 c. water; bring to boil and cook about 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add beef and cornstarch catsup mixture; cook and stir until thickened and heated through. Serve over rice.