Cocoa Beef Stir-Fry
Cocoa Beef Stir-Fry is a stir-fried beef dish with cocoa powder in it.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 4 cloves
- 1-½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound boneless top round or flank beef steak
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1-½ cups large onion pieces
- 1 cup carrot slices
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets and pieces
- 1-½ cups sweet red pepper slices
Instructions
- Stir together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, cocoa, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes; set aside. Cut beef steak into ¼-inch wide strips.
- Heat large skillet or wok over high heat about 1 minute or until hot. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon oil into pan; heat about 30 seconds. Add beef strips; stir-fry until well browned. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil into pan; add onion pieces and carrots. Stir-fry until onion is crisp, but tender. Add broccoli and red pepper strips; cook until crisp-tender.
- Return beef to pan; add broth mixture. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve over hot rice with additional soy sauce and cashew pieces, if desired. 4 to 6 servings.
