BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR- FRY

Preparation time:20 mins    Cooking time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS:   Serves 4

225g  boneless beef sirloin, all fat trimmed
1  tbsp  vegetable oil
1/2  each, red pepper and small onion, thinly sliced
2  cloves garlic, minced
1  carrot, julienned
1  cup sliced zucchini
2  cups  broccoli florets
Hot cooked brown rice, to serve

FOR BROTH MIXTURE, COMBINE TOGETHER:
2  tbsp each, non-alcoholic red wine vinegar and brown sauce
1/2  cup  beef broth
1  tbsp each, soy sauce and cornstarch
2  tsp  fresh ginger root, grated
1/4  tsp  crushed red pepper flakes

Method:

• Slice beef sirloin into 2-by 1/4-inch strips.Spray a large skillet with non-stick coating. Heat skillet over medium to high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring frequently until browned. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add carrots and saute for a minute.Add remaining vegetables and saute for about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Return meat to skillet and allow to heat through. Push contents of skillet to outer edges of pan. Pour in broth mixture into centre. Cook until mixture thickens. Stir well to evenly coat meat and vegetables. Serve over brown rice.