Sesame Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

By dmscott52

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
• 2 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 cup hot cooked brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until blended; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add pepper; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds. Yield: 2 servings.