Szechwan Broccoli And Beef Salad Recipe

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   Wash broccoli; cut broccoli flowerets from their stems in fairly large clusters.

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   Place them in a bowl.

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   Throw away coarse stem ends and leaves.

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   If necessary, scrape the stems slightly with a potato peeler.

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   Cut the stems diagonally into 3/8 inch slices.

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   Place the pcs of stalk in a separate bowl.

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   In a wok or possibly large skillet, heat 1/2 c. oil and add in the broccoli stalks.

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   Stir-fry for about 1 minute to coat the broccoli thoroughly with oil.

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   Add in broccoli flowerets and stir-fry for 1 more minute.

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    Then cover the pan and cook over moderate heat for 2 to 3 min; the broccoli should be tender but still crisp.

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    Transfer broccoli to a large bowl.

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    Stir-fry sweet red pepper strips in the same pan for 1 to 2 min, adding more oil if needed.

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    Add in pepper strips to broccoli.

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    Stir-fry mushrooms in the same pan for 3 to 4 min, adding more oil if needed.

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    Add in to the broccoli-pepper mix.

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    Combine vinegar, soy sauce, salt and crushed red warm pepper.

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    Pour over broccoli and toss well.

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    Add in beef, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.

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    Toss, cover and refrigerate2 to 3 hrs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.