Beef And Broccoli With Garlic Sauce Recipe

1/2 pound beef boneless sirloin or round steak
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 pound broccoli -- cut into flowerets and 1-1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (6 cloves)
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
2 tablespoons brown bean paste
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots -- drained
2 cups hot cooked rice

Trim fat from beef. Cut beef lengthwise into 2inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8inch slices. Toss beef with salt and white pepper. Place broccoli in 1 inch boiling water; heat to boiling. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain. Mix cornstarch and soy sauce; stir in sesame oil and broth. Spray nonstick wok or 12inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble. Add beef; stir fry about 2 minutes or until brown. Remove beef from wok. Cool wok slightly. Wipe clean and respray. Add oil and rotate wok to coat sides. Heat over medium high heat. Add garlic, ginger root and bean paste; stir fry 30 seconds. Add bamboo shoots; stir fry 20 seconds. Stir in beef and broccoli. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until thickened. Serve over rice.