We Heart Fresh Produce

Purple sprouting broccoli and beef stir fry

Serves 2

Purple sprouting broccoli and beef stir fry

Ingredients

  • 300g lean beef, such as top rump or topside, cut into thin strips, across the grain
  • 1 nest fine, quick-cook egg noodles
  • About 150g purple sprouting broccoli shredded
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • Salt

For the marinade

  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp soft brown sugar

Method

  1. Combine the beef with the marinade ingredients. Mix well, cover and refrigerate.
  2. Put the noodles in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave while you cook the beef and greens.
  3. Put the shredded greens in a colander and pour over a kettleful of boiling water to wilt them.
  4. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Drain the beef from its marinade, reserving the marinade. Give the beef a quick pat with some kitchen paper so that it is fairly dry.
  5. Add the beef to the hot wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until it is browned all over. Add the greens and the marinade juices and stir-fry for another 2 minutes or so. Add salt if needed.
  6. Drain the noodles and arrange on two plates, top with the beef and greens, and serve right away.