Ingredients
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1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin or 1/2 lb top round beef
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, crushed
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
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1/3 cup cold water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 cup carrot, peeled and julienned
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1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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1 cup broccoli floret, sliced
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1 cup cauliflower floret, sliced
Instructions
- Slice beef across the grain into bite-size strips. (If beef is partially frozen it is easier to slice).
- Combine green onions, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seed, red pepper flakes, sugar and pepper; add meat and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Drain meat, reserving marinade.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to reserved marinade, mixing well.
- Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat; add 1 tablespoon oil, then add carrots and stir fry 3 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower slices and stir-fry 2 minutes (until vegetables are crisp-tender). Remove vegetables and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to pan.
- Add half the beef to hot pan and stir-fry 2-3 minutes (until brown). Remove beef and stir-fry remaining meat. Return all meat to pan.
- Stir marinade a little and pour into skillet or wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the vegies. Cover and cook 1 minute.
- Serve over hot rice.