Szechuan Beef

Sliced sirloin is marinated in soy sauce spiced with red pepper and garlic, then stir-fried with broccoli, onion, water chestnuts and peanuts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ½ cup peanuts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 small onions, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, crushed red pepper and garlic in non-metal bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir fry beef until no longer pink, 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli, onions and water chestnuts; cook 2 minutes. Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in peanuts, cook one minute more, and serve.