Place the rice in a rice cooker or saucepan & cook according to the package directions. Set aside when done cooking.

While the rice is cooking, marinade the meat. Place the strips of beef in a large bowl and add ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons sugar. Toss the beef with the marinade until evenly mixed and well-coated. Set aside to marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.

When the meat is done marinating, add 3 tablespoons peanut oil to a large nonstick skillet or wok and warm over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add half of the meat strips (letting any excess marinade drip off before adding to the pan). Move them around in the pan until evenly spaced, then let cook for a few minutes without stirring to let the beef brown nicely. Stir the beef, then continue to cook for another few minutes until it gets browned and a little caramelized. When the beef is done, use a slotted spoon to remove the beef to a plate. Wipe out the skillet, add 3 more tablespoons of oil, and repeat the process with the second batch of meat. Discard any extra marinade.

Next, make the stir-fry sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons dry sherry, 3 tablespoons broth, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Set aside for later.

When the second batch of meat is done cooking, wipe out the skillet again, and add 2 more tablespoons of peanut oil. Warm over high heat until shimmering, then add the broccoli florets and stems. Stir-fry, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the broccoli pieces starts to have some sear marks on them. Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes to let the broccoli steam. Remove the lid when the broccoli is crisp tender.

Next, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion to the pan. Cooking, stirring often, for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the beef & any juices from the plate back to the pan with the broccoli. Stir to combine. Add the stir-fry sauce, toss to combine, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes more until thickened slightly to a sauce that coats the beef and broccoli well.

Serve over the cooked brown rice & enjoy!