Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Stir together 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Add the beef slices and stir until coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.

   10 min
3. 3
   Step 3:

   Stir together 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a small bowl. Set aside.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

   2 min
5. 5
   Step 5:

   Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and instantly evaporates upon contact. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Add the beef and immediately spread it out over the surface of the wok or pan in a single layer, preferably not touching.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Let the beef fry undisturbed for 1 minute.

   1 min
8. 8
   Step 8:

   Flip the beef slices over, add the garlic to the pan, and fry for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, until no longer pink.

   1 min
9. 9
   Step 9:

   Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry made with 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water. Stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 30 seconds.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Stir in the broccoli.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Serve immediately with steamed rice or on its own.