Stoplight Beef Stir Fry
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 12 oz beef for stir fry (sliced sirloin works beautifully)
  • 6 oz asparagus, cut into 1½ inch lengths
  • 6 oz red bell pepper, cut into ¼ inch stakes (approximately ½ pepper)
  • 4 oz onion, slivered (approximately ½ small onion)
  • 4 oz canned or reconstituted shitake mushrooms
  • 2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced (approximately 1 medium large clove)
  • 2 tbsp mushroom flavored dark soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp rice cooking wine
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil, divided
  • 1 tsp sesame oil for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet or wok over Medium-High heat, add half the peanut oil.
  2. When shimmering, add the beef and allow the first side to brown slightly, approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Stir and allow the other side to brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. If necessary, do two batches of beef so as to not crowd the pan and adversely impact browning.
  4. Move the beef to the side (or to a clean bowl, if desired), then add the asparagus, peppers, and onion.
  5. Stir fry to brighten and cook to a tender crisp state, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Add the mushrooms, ginger and garlic and stir fry for 1 - 2 minutes until very fragrant.
  7. Spread the white pepper over top and stir to combine.
  8. Add the soy sauce and rice cooking wine, stirring to coat and combine.
  9. Cook until the sauce is bubbling vigorously, approximately 1 minutes on Medium-High heat.
  10. Plate with cooked rice, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2018/02/25/stoplight-beef-stir-fry/