Hamburger Stir-Fry

This is a favorite of our family because not only is it simple, it comes together quickly for a tasty weeknight meal. (Found in the new Taste of Home Cookbook. It was submitted by Kathie and John Horst of Westfield, NY.)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon ground mustard
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup  low-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) package  frozen asparagus stir-fry  mixed vegetables (or your favorite stir-fry blend)
• 1  medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 2  cups  hot cooked rice
• 2  teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and mustard.
2. Stir in water and teriyaki sauce until smooth; set aside.
3. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir-fry vegetable blend and onion in oil until crisp-tender.
5. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan.
6. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
7. Add beef; heat through.
8. Serve with rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.