Broccoli Beef

I created this recipe before going gluten free. I wanted something with the robust taste you get at a restaurant, but with the healthy flair of made at home. This is what I came up with.

Broccoli Beef

1/4 c soy sauce2 t oil1/3 c white grape juice1 t sugar2 t cornstarch¾ lb beef round steak (cut 1/8 inch thick)
3 T oil1 slice ginger root (or caramelized ginger from the spice isle)1 garlic clove (diced)1 - 2 lb broccoli (cut into florets)

Whisk together soy sauce, oil, grape juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir until dissolved. Place steak pieces into a shallow bowl, pour the mixture over the meat and stir to coat well. Marinate 30 minutes to overnight.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium high heat, and stir in the ginger and garlic. Let them sizzle in the hot oil for about 1 minute to flavor the oil, then remove and discard. Stir the broccoli, and toss and stir in the hot oil until bright green and almost tender (7 minutes). Remove the broccoli from the wok. Set aside.

Pour a little more oil in the wok. Stir and toss the beef with the marinade until the sauce thickens, and the meat is no linger pink (about 5 minutes). If the sauce doesn't thicken, add more cornstarch. Return the cooked broccoli to the wok, and stir until the meat and broccoli are heated through (3 minutes).
Serve over rice or noodles.