Monday, March 7, 2011

Beef Stir Fry

Beef Stir Fry
Original recipe by Rhonda
Adapted recipe by Kitchen Groovy

3T peanut oil
1 head broccoli (or you can substitute or add any veggie you want!)
1 red bell pepper
1 1/2 lb. flank steak, cut into stir fry pieces
2 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved into 3 T water
All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce (recipe follows)

All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
4 T soy sauce
2 tsp. finely chopped ginger
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. chili oil
1-2 green onions, finely chopped

Heat 1 T peanut oil in wok or fry pan over medium high heat and stir fry broccoli until lightly browned.  Transfer to a dish.  Add another 1 T peanut oil and sear stir fry beef strips about 2-3 minutes (you may need to do this in batches).  Return all the beef to the wok and add red pepper, stir fry until peppers are softened.  Stir in cornstarch mixture and sauce - stir and let thicken for about 1-2 minutes.  Return broccoli to the pan.  Serve over rice.