Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

　　Who needs takeout? You can make tender sirloin beef tips and broccoli in a velvety soy glaze just as fast yourself.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　3/4 pound sirloin beef tips, sliced against the grain 1/8 inch thick

　　3 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　10 ounces frozen broccoli florets, thawed

　　3 garlic cloves, chopped

　　3 tablespoons soy sauce

　　1/3 cup water

　　Accompaniment: rice

　　Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

　　

Special Equipment

a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok

　　

Step 1

Toss together cornstarch, salt, pepper, and beef in a bowl until meat is coated.

　　

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry beef until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to another bowl and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.

　　

Step 3

Add remaining tablespoon oil to wok along with broccoli and garlic and stir-fry over moderately high heat until broccoli is just tender and garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Add soy sauce and water and bring to a boil. Return meat to skillet and cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 257 calories

　　15 g fat (2 g saturated)

　　51 mg cholesterol

　　515 mg sodium

　　9 g carbohydrates

　　2 g fiber

　　21 g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data

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　　Cooks' Note

　　Thaw broccoli, covered, in a microwave-safe container in a microwave oven 2 to 3 minutes.