Savory Steak and Mushroom Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Flank steak (1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain)
• Mushrooms (2 cups, sliced (shiitake or button mushrooms work well))
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Cooked rice (4 servings (for serving))
• Green onions (2, sliced (for garnish))

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the sliced flank steak to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
4. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Return the cooked steak to the skillet and pour in the soy sauce. Toss everything together to coat the steak and mushrooms evenly with the sauce.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the steak to reach your desired level of doneness.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary.
8. Serve the steak and mushroom stir fry over warm cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.