Ingredients
1¼lbssteak,flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
3cupsmixed vegetables,like broccoli florets and bell peppers
salt and pepper,to taste
1tbspvegetable oil
green onions,and sesame seeds, sliced, optional garnishes
¼cupsoy sauce
½cupwater
¼cupbrown sugar
2tspgarlic,minced
2tspginger,minced
1tbsphoney
1tsptoasted sesame oil
1tbspcornstarch,plus 1 tsp
Preparation
Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat.
Stir for 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Set sauce aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the mixed vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables have started to brown and soften.
Add 2 tablespoons of water and cook until water the has evaporated.
When vegetables are crisp tender, remove them from the pan and set aside.
Wipe out the pan, then heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan over high heat.
Place half of the steak in the pan and season generously with salt and pepper.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until just cooked through.
Set the first batch of steak aside and repeat the process with the rest of the beef.
Add all of the meat and vegetables back to the pan.
Pour the sauce over the top and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium high heat until warmed through
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
