Stir-Fried Beef With Vegetables

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  flank steak
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon brown sugar
• 5  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  peanut oil
• 1  cup cauliflower, small florets
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1  cup carrot, matchstick size
• 1  cup mushroom, sliced thin
• 1  cup bean sprouts, fresh
• 2  teaspoons ginger, fresh grated
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced

Directions

1. Place the steak on a flat surface and, using a sharp knife, cut against the grain into slices about 2-inches wide.
2. Slice each piece of steak horizontally into 2 or 3 pieces.
3. Stack the slices and cut into 1/4-inch strips.
4. Add the cornstarch to the steak and toss to coat.
5. Place the steak in a bowl and sprinkle over the sugar and soy sauce, set aside.
6. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet and add the cauliflower, green pepper and carrot.
7. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender.
8. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds longer.
9. Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for a few seconds longer.
10. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside.
11. Add the remaining oil to the wok or skillet.
12. When it is very hot, add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, for a few sec.
13. Add the steak and cook, shaking the wok and stirring the strips of steak to separate them and cook evenly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
14. Return the vegetables to the wok and toss quickly over high heat, then serve.