Chinese Beef, Bean Sprouts & Broccoli

1 Pound flank or round steak
1/4 Cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon dry sherry
1 Teaspoon sugar
1 Clove garlic
1/2 Bunch broccoli
1 1/2 Cups fresh bean sprouts
5 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Slice ginger root
1/4 Cup green onion, sliced

Cut beef across grain, 1/4" slices, 1" long. Mix beef with next 5 ingredients and set aside. Cut broccoli tops into flowerets, 1" to 2" longer, 1/2" thick. Put 2 tablespoons oil in hot skillet, high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry 2 minutes; remove and keep warm. Add remaining oil to skillet, then add ginger root.
Stir in beef mixture and stir-fry 2 minutes or until almost done. Add broccoli and bean sprouts and mix lightly. Serve at once with boiled white rice and/or dry Chinese noodles.