Crispy Chilli Beef With Broccoli

Submitted by English_Rose

"Better than take out IMHO."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• oil, for frying
• 1 1⁄4 lbs beef steaks, sliced into thin strips and tossed with 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, slice the florets
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 6 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
• 8 tablespoons soy sauce, mixed with 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 limes, juiced

directions

1. Heat a 2.5in depth of oil in a wok until very hot.
2. Fry the steak in batches until dark and crisp.
3. Drain.
4. Pour off most of the oil and stir-fry the broccoli, garlic, ginger and chili for 1 minute.
5. Tip in the sweetened soy sauce and lime juice and cook for 2 minutes. Toss in the beef and scallions and serve.