Peanut Ginger Beef Stir Fry

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  • 4
  • 30 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice (or juice of one lime)
  • 1 tsp chili sauce
  • 2 tsp unpacked brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter, crunchy, unsalted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger root, minced
  • 12 oz lean beef round, trimmed of fat, cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florettes
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup bean sprouts

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter and one cup water until smooth. Separately, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Set both aside.

In wok, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and ginger until browned, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic and ginger from wok and set aside.

Add beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.

Add onion and pepper, cook until onions just start to brown, about 2 mins. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes more.

Reduce heat to medium and add sauce and garlic mixture. Cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3-4 mins.

Add beef, cilantro, basil , bean sprouts and cornstarch mixture. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 min more.