Honey Garlic Beef Stir Fry

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"With parents at work, and kids at school it can be hard to coordinate family time during the week. Despite everyone's differing schedules, it is important to set apart time during the week for families to participate in activities collectively. Dinnertime is the perfect opportunity for parents to spend time with their kids and learn about their new school term. While time is not on your side during the week, it is important to prepare meals packed with healthy ingredients that support your families' active lifestyle. Honey is a natural source of a wide range of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and natural energy. The natural energy found in honey will not only provide the entire family with an added boost, but the antioxidants found in honey will help everyone stay healthy and fight disease. Here is a family friendly recipe that will get the whole family together:"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup beemaid honey
• 1⁄4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lb thinly sliced beef, strips
• 1 tablespoon challenge canada cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons Crisco, canola or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 package europe's best zen garden frozen vegetables

directions

1. 1. Sauce: Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Reserve. In a separate bowl combine beef with ¼ cup (50 mL) reserved sauce.2. Combine cornstarch and water. Reserve.3. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When pan is hot, add beef. Cook until outside of beef is cooked, about 2 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and sauce. Bring sauce to a boil, cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until vegetables and beef are cooked through. Add cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 1 minute.
2. Serve immediately.
3. Tips.
4. • Replace beef with shrimp or thinly sliced chicken.
5. • Serve with rice or noodles.
6. For more family friendly recipes, visit www.beemaid.com.