Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless pork loin (partially frozen to make slicing easier)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli (can use more or less)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (cut into thin strips)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (can use more)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 3/4 lb white button mushrooms, slices
  • 3 -4 green onions, chopped
  • black pepper (optional)
  • fresh garlic
  • dried chili pepper flakes
  • cooked rice

Directions

  1. 1

    Partially freeze the pork to make slicing easier.

  2. 2

    Cut acrooss the grain into 1/4-inch thin strips; set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice the broccoli stalks into 1/4-inch pieces and cut the tops into florets; set aside.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl whisk together the broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce, soy sauce and ginger powder; set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat oil in a wok or large skillet until hot, turning the wok to coat sides.

  6. 6

    Add in the pork strips broccoli STALKS (the florets will be added in later), bell pepper, fresh garlic and dried chili flakes (if using) stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until the pork is browned.

  7. 7

    Leaving the pork mixture in the wok and add in the broccoli florets, mushrooms and green onions; stir fry for 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add in the broth/cornstarch mixture gradually to the wok; tossing well to coat with meat and veggies; cook for 3 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally and adding in more oyster sauce and/or soy sauce to taste.

  9. 9

    Season with black pepper to taste if desired.

  10. 10

    Serve with hot cooked rice.