Beef Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients:

1/2 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbs sherry (Yes, I went to the liquor store)
2 Tbs light brown sugar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil (toasted is typically for Asian dishes)
2 tsp cornstarch
1 lb flank steak
2 Tbs oil (veg or peanut)
1 bunch broccoli (about 1.5 pounds)
1 red bell pepper
1/3 cup water
6 garlic cloves (minced)
3 scallions (for garnish)
1 Tbs grated ginger

1. Whisk oyster sauce, broth, sherry, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch together. Pat the beef dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. *(I marinated my beef for 1 hour in soy sauce. It tenderizes the meat.)

2. Heat 1 Tbs oil. Brown the beef lightly. Transfer to clean bowl. *(It's okay if meat is still a little pink for now.)

3. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and water to skillet and return to medium heat. Cover and cook until the broccoli is emerald green, about 2 minutes. *( I cooked the broccoli and bell pepper separately. I cooked the ginger and garlic with the bell pepper.)

4. Add the remaining oil, garlic, scallions, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Re-whisk the oyster sauce mixture to recombine, then add to the skillet with the beef. Toss until all ingredients are well coated with sauce. *(I used the scallions as a garnish on top instead of cooking it with the rest of the dish.)

5. Serve with a side of white rice. *(I used a box of Trader Joe's plain whole wheat rice with slivered almonds)
courtesy of: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook: Best Weeknight Recipes
*(I am a fan of America's Test Kitchen. Has anyone else watched it on PBS? I love it and love the cookbook.)

*** Some of you might know that I have a very picky husband that is hard to please. He loved this dish and has been craving it ever since I made it. Flavorful but not overpowering. It's also not goopy like that crap you get from those Asian style fast food restaurants. (Should I name a few?) I will definitely be making this one again.