Have all ingredients prepped and ready to cook before you start to cook this tasty beef and broccoli stir-fry.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

2 teaspoons beef base or bouillon granules
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry white wine,* or water *
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
3/4 cup thinly sliced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces boneless beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups (5-ounces) fresh bean sprouts, rinsed
4 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice for accompaniment

1. Dissolve beef base in water in small bowl. Stir in soy sauce, cornstarch, wine and pepper.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add broccoli, carrots, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Push vegetables to the side. Add meat; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink.
4. Add bouillon mixture, bean sprouts and green onion; stir together with vegetables and meat. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
5. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.