Garlic Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin (1 pound, sliced thinly against the grain)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Oyster sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Water (2 tablespoons)
• Broccoli florets (2 cups)
• Bell peppers (1 cup, sliced (any color))
• Carrots (1 cup, julienned)
• Green onions (2, sliced for garnish)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the savory sauce.
2. In another bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
4. Add the sliced beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet, then pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
9. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.