Szechuan Beef

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1 pound sirloin steak , cut into bite-sized strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 small onions , cut into wedges
• 1 can water chestnuts , 8 ounce
• 0.25 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cups peanuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a non-metal bowl. Add steak and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef in hot oil until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, onions, and water chestnuts; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in peanuts; cook for 1 minute and serve hot.