RECIPE:Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook time: Less than 30 mins
Serves 2
Ingredients
Dark Brown Sugar1 tablespoon
Lime Zest and Juice1 lime
Soy Sauce6 tablespoon
Black Pepper, freshly groundsprinkle
Teriyaki Sauce¼ cup
Cornstarch1 tablespoon
Toasted Sesame Oil1 tablespoon
Rice Vinegar1 tablespoon
Vegetable Oil3 tablespoons
Garlic, cut into slices4 cloves
Ginger, one inch piece cut into julienne strips1 piece
Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and cut into strips1 pepper
Green Beans, cut in half8 oz.
Carrots, julienned1 cup
Red Bell Pepper, cut into strips1 cup
Snow Peas, cut in half lengthwise4 oz.
Green Onions, sliced for garnish2 onions
Sesame Seeds, for garnishsprinkle
Cooking directions
Place the beef strips in a bowl and coat with the brown sugar, lime zest, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and some black pepper. Set aside for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a bowl.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the beef and stir-fry until brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeno and cook for 30 seconds. Add the green beans, carrots and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas. Add the beef with its juices and the sauce and cook for another minute.
Best served over cooked rice garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.