Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

This recipe was soooooooooo GOOD!! I wish I could give it more stars. I didn't add the Sherry Cooking Wine because I didn't have any and didn't feel like buying it just for this recipe alone, I also used low sodium beef broth and low sodium soy sauce. I added a ton of mushrooms and skipped the pea pods because we're not big fans of it, but you can pretty much add ANY vegetables to this recipe. Also, I didn't double the sauce as others recommended but it's definitely a must because the beef and the veggies absorb it all.

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Diana

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2009

This was not a "HIT" in our family. Very bland. Even with a top sirloin...what a waste of food. Unless you enjoy tasteless food, please, choose another recipe!

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008

Very tasty, doubled the sauce as suggested and added a thinly sliced onion as well. I also added red pepper flakes as I tend to like everything on the spicy side. A great, quick dish with little mess!

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BEARUN

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2008

Great tasting dish, although we would like the sauce to be thicker so we may change some things next time around to thicken it up.

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JENNY-REDS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008

Not very good. Hardly any flavor. The veggies weren't too bad but the meat is really bland. This recipe needs something more to satisfy.

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2008

This was pretty good. I doubled the sauce as another reviewer had suggested and it was the perfect amount. Next time I will add 1 Tbsp more soy sauce.

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Denise

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2008

This recipe was really good, but I felt like it was missing something... Ground Ginger Powder. Then it was delicious!

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Miranda879

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2008

Really good, will probably make this again. Only change was that we made it as beef & broccoli since we did not have the other veggies on hand. The only reason it did not get 5 stars is because it just was not quite as good as the beef & broccoli you get at Chinese restaurants.

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SarahMc

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Home Town: Teutopolis, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2008

yummmm.. have made several times. have never used sherry, just a splash of water if anything, and use whatever veg is on hand, also add crushed red pepper for my husband. yumm. if you have a good piece of meat you really can't go wrong, this is a great easy sauce!

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2008

This was so good :) I followed everyone's advice and marinaded the sliced beef overnight in one portion of the sauce minus the cornstarch and sugar. I drained it before cooking and added 2 x times the sauce recipe as indicated since I increased the veggies. I added 1 tbs of Sesame oil. I left out the bell pepper and Pea pods then added a small sliced white onion to 3 cups of broccoli. My husband really liked it but thought it was missing a flavor you taste in a traditional asian restaurant. I would love to know what that is. Next time I will try it with the bell pepper, pea pods, bean sprouts and some zucchini.

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Glenda

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2008

Great substitution for our standard chicken stir-fry. We usually overcook our vegetables so it was good to know how long to truly cook them.

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2008

I gave this 4 stars because of the changes i made but i great starting point. First off, I did not have any peas on hand and i made this recipe much larger. I sliced a large onion, julienned some baby carrots and sliced red pepper. I doubled the sauce and used a bag of steamfresh broccoli which i added at the end. I also added a splash of the beef broth to the water for the rice. Next time, I will actually triple the sauce becuase i added so many more vegetables. I will also try rice wine vinegar as a previous reviewer had mentioned and also as mentioned you should drain the beef before adding the other ingredients. Overall, it was very good and will make this again.

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2007

This was a simple fast recipe that was delicious! My husband really enjoyed it and my (2 yr old) daughter actually ate all of her vegtables. Will definitely make again.

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NEMsMom

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007

I read so many reviews, you all added something to make it more favorful. Recipe with ingredients listed, needs something for flavor. Sesame oil, onion, crushed peppers. Something for a bit more flavor, savory or spice.

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2007

This time when I made this, I used the top round steak and added a little sesame oil. My boyfriend ate all of it! I didn't even get one bite. 11/08 I made this again and next time i will definitely marinate the meat like other reviewers have done. The meat was very inexpensive resulting in a chewy texture but the flavor was great. This is a favorite.

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2007

This recipe was AWESOME! My husnand and I have been trying our own chinese recipes and this one tops them all. I did alter it a little bit though, I marinated the boneless chuck shoulder cut up, (thin) in 1/2 cup of the sherry, 1/4 cup of good soy sauce, a TBL ginger and a TBL cornstarch, I also added about a TBL of this awesome spice from mickeysrubsandspices galled "great garlic pepper" If you love garlic check out that site, I met the guy at a street fair and these are all great spices, plus free shipping! Anyways, I marinated it only for an hour but next time I will do overnight. Then we made the actual recipe the same just exactly doubled the sauce and added about 5 cloves of fresh garlic. Extra ginger too because I only had dry, not fresh. All and all, this recipe is great for the whole family and beats any take out restaurant! Thanks so much for the post.

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2007

This recipe was excellent!!! I mixed up the sauce ingredients but also added about a tablespoon of an Asian Peanut marinade. Once all mixed I poured sauce on 1 Lb. of beef and let it marinade for about 3 hours. It was a big hit with the entire family!

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2007

I doubled the sauce and marinated the meat in sherry, soy, garlic and cornstarch (which makes the meat tender!). I also added dried black mushrooms and the whole family loved it!

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Mel in Miami

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Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2007

So easy to make. I added fresh ginger and carrots and made extra sauce. I will marinade the meat first next time but I loved this recipe. Much cheaper than ordering out!! You can make it in 30 mins or less.

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RDLIZ6

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Reviewed: May 14, 2007

I made this recipe Saturday for my family. I made the sauce ahead of time. The sauce was pretty good. I liked the texture. Overall I liked this recipe.

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