Chinese Beef Stir-Fry
with Vegetables
1 pound good-quality (such as Omaha Steaks) sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons and ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 large stalks of broccoli, stems removed and cut into florets
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on a diagonal
½ cup beef broth
8 spears (½ 15-ounce can) water-packed baby corn, drained
20 fresh snow peas
1 scallion, both white and green parts, chopped
Marinate the sirloin at room temperature in a mixture of the sherry, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, the sugar, ½ teaspoon of the oil, the pepper, and garlic for an hour. Heat 1 tablespoo
