How to Make Ginger Beef Stir Fry

A delicious Asian-inspired recipe for beef and vegetable stir fry.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wok or large sauté pan
• Olive oil
• 2 lbs. skirt steak
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red or yellow pepper
• 1 medium Vidalia onion
• 1 medium stalk broccoli
• 1 c. low-sodium beef broth
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)

1. Heat the wok or large pan over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow to heat for 5 minutes. As the pan is heating, slice the skirt steak into long, thin strips.

2. Wash the peppers and broccoli. Slice the peppers into thin strips and chop off the broccoli florets. Discard broccoli stalks and pepper cores. Thinly slice the onion. Set vegetables aside.

3. Add the beef strips to the hot pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until brown. Turn burner heat down to low. Add the vegetables to the pan and cover. Let the mixture cook for 8-10 minutes, until beef is fully cooked and vegetables are crisp.

4. While the vegetables and beef are cooking, pour 1 c. beef broth, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. flour and 1 tsp. minced garlic in a small sauce pan. Heat on low for 1 minute. Do not allow mixture to boil! For a spicier sauce, add 1 tsp. crushed red pepper. If sauce is thinner than desired, add more flour. If sauce is too thick, add more broth, 1 teaspoon at a time.

5. When sauce is of desired thickness and flavor, pour over vegetables and beef. Cook one minute to coat. Serve over brown or white rice. Makes 6 servings.