Ginger Beef Stir Fry

Real prep time: 20 minutes of slicing
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: fruit
Supplies:

• Large skillet
• Medium saucepan

From the freezer:

• 1# sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
• 1# cut green beans

From the pantry:

• 1 tbl corn starch
• 3 tbl soy sauce
• 1 tbl hoisin sauce
• 1 1/2 c chicken broth
• 2 tsp sesame oil (don't have it? use regular cooking oil)
• 2 c rice, brown or white

Fresh:

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp from the jar)
• 1/2 c chopped green onions, divided
• 2 tbl minced peeled fresh ginger (or 1 tsp dried spice)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

Preparation:

1. Up to several hours in advance, slice and dice all ingredients. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth. Set aside.
2. When ready to cook, prepare rice according to package directions.
3. Heat 1 tsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 c of the green onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; cook for 1 minute. Add beef to pan; cook for 3-4 minutes, until browned. Remove from pan. (Place on a plate with a paper towl underneath to soak up the juice.)
4. Add remaining 1 tsp oil to pan; return to medium-high heat. Add green beans and pepper to skillet. Cover and let cook for 3 minutes to soften vegetables. Uncover and add remaining green onions. Cook until green onions are soft, about 2 minutes.
5. Whisk cornstarch into soy sauce mixture. Return beef to pan and add liquid. Stir; bring to a boil. Cook until desired thickness is reached, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
6. Serve over rice.

Approx calories per serving: 425