Ginger, Beef, and Green Bean Stir Fry

By á-48683

Fresh green beans and bell peppers combine with chili garlic and hoisin sauces for a quick and tasty entree.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2-3 tsp. chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
• 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
• 2 tsp. dark sesame oil, divided
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 Tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 in. strips
• 5 cups (2 in.) cut green beans (about 1 1/4 lbs.)
• 1 cup red bell pepper strips
• 3/4 cup (2 in.) slices green onion tops
• 2 cups hot cooked white rice

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside.

Heat 1 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; saute 30 seconds. Add beef to pan, and saute for 4 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan.

Wipe pan dry with a paper towel. Add remaining 1 tsp. oil to pan; heat over medium-high heat. Add beans and pepper to pan. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 3/4 cup green onion tops; saute 1 minute. Return beef mixture to pan. Stir in broth mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Serve with rice.