30 Minute Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lb Flank steak

• Produce

  • 1 cup Bell peppers
  • 1 head Broccoli
  • 1/2 tsp Chili paste or chili flakes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, fresh
  • 3 Green onions

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Water chestnuts

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup Soy sauce, low sodium

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs. flank steak, cut across the grain into ¼-inch strips
• 3 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• For the sauce:
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• ¼ tsp. fresh grated ginger root (or paste)
• ½ c. water
• ½ c. hoisin sauce
• ⅓. c. low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ c. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• ½ tsp. crushed chili paste or chili flakes
• For the vegetables:
• ½ c. sliced water chestnuts
• 1 c. chopped bell peppers
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and lightly steamed
• 3 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

• Toss the strips of beef in the corn starch and let them sit on the cutting board for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan set over medium heat add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, lightly sauté the garlic for a minute, then add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Pour the remaining ingredients in the pan and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to reduce or thicken. Keep warm while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
• In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, quickly stir-fry the beef in 2-3 batches. You want it to be nice and crisp on the outsides, but not cooked throughout. Transfer cooked beef to a plate. If the pan has a lot of oil in it, remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil.
• Add the vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes before returning the beef to the skillet. Add the sauce, stir, and allow everything to cook for an additional 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice or your favorite noodles.