Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients:
2 T minced garlic
4 teaspoons grated ginger
4 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar
2 T soy sauce
3 teaspoons hoisin sauce
3 teaspoons orange blossom honey
4 T peanut oil, divided
2 pounds beef flap steak, thinly sliced across the grain [partially freeze the beef for easier slicing]
4 T cornstarch
2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets and blanched
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

steamed white rice, for serving

Preparing the beef and broccoli stir-fry:
Combine the garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and honey. Mix well and set aside until ready to use. Preheat a wok or a large skillet. Once it has reached a medium heat, add 1/2 of the peanut oil. Dredge the beef in the cornstarch, lightly shake off any excess cornstarch and add 1/2 of the beef to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add half of the broccoli to the pan and shake frequently.

Add half of the sauce and stir to evenly coat the beef and broccoli. Cook until the sauce thickens about 5 minutes. Repeat the process with the other half of the ingredients. Serve immediately with steamed white rice.

Serves 4 to 6