Gingered beef with broccoli and stir-fry sauce

By brandymarshall

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb boneless beef sirloin for stir-fry
• 3 tblsp water
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3/4 lb broccoli crowns
• 1 sweet red pepper, 1 inch pieces
• 3 oz snow peas
• 2 tblsp vegetable oil
• 1 tblsp minced ginger root
• 3/4 stir-fry sauce
• 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place beef in small bowl. Pour in water, 1 tblsp at a time, working in with hands until water is absorbed. Sprinkle cornstarch over beef and work in with hands to coat.
Blanch broccoli, red pepper, and peas, 2-3 min. in large pot of boiling salted water. Drain; transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
Heat wok or large skillet on high about 2 min. Add vegetable oil; swirl to coat pan.
Add ginger and beef; stir fry 2-3 min., until beef browns.
Add sauce; stir-fry 2 min. Add broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, and snow peas; stir fry to heat through, 30 secs.