Spicy Sesame Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Water (1/4 cup)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (4, sliced)
• Carrot (1, thinly sliced)
• Bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
• Broccoli florets (2 cups)
• Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Beef sirloin (1 pound, thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
2. Add the sliced beef to the bowl and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside.
4. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
5. Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and carrot. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour in the cornstarch slurry. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
9. Serve the spicy sesame beef stir fry hot with steamed rice or noodles.