Ginger Beef Stir-Fry1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup plum sauce 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 4 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons salted peanuts, chopped Hot cooked rice 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1 In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the plum sauce, ginger, soy sauce and pepper flakes; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. 2. In the same pan, stir-fry the red pepper, broccoli, carrots, onions and garlic until tender. Return beef to the pan. Whisk the plum sauce mixture; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in peanuts. Serve over rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. To Freeze: Freeze in freezer safe container. To Reheat: Reheat in microwave or on stovetop |