Oriental Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A wonderful Asian stir-fry, chicken may be substituted for the beef if desired.

• Ready In: 34 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  picante sauce
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 3⁄4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 x 2 inch strips
• 3 -4  fresh minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh ginger (or to taste)
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil or 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups mushrooms
• 2  cups broccoli florets
• 1  red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 -5  green onions, with tops cut into 1 inch pieces

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the picante sauce, soy sauce, water and cornstarch; mix well; reserve the mixture.
2. In another bowl, toss the beef strips with the garlic and ginger.
3. Heat 2 tsp peanut oil with sesame oil (if using), in a 10-inch skillet or wok, on medium-high heat.
4. Add in the beef, stir-fry 3 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink.
5. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; reserve.
6. Add in the mushrooms, broccoli florets, and the red bell pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes, or until veggies are crisp-tender.
7. Add in Picante sauce mixture, reserved beef and green onions; cook, and stir 1 minute, or until thickened.
8. Serve with hot cooked rice.