Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry

Easy

Prep Time 25 MinCook Time 30 MinServings 2-3

INGREDIENTS

Dark Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon

Lime Zest and Juice 1 lime

Soy Sauce 6 tablespoon

Black Pepper, freshly ground sprinkle

Teriyaki Sauce ¼ cup

Cornstarch 1 tablespoon

Toasted Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon

Rice Vinegar 1 tablespoon

Vegetable Oil 3 tablespoons

Garlic, cut into slices 4 cloves

Ginger, one inch piece cut into julienne strips 1 piece

Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and cut into strips 1 pepper

Green Beans, cut in half 8 oz.

Carrots, julienned 1 cup

Red Bell Pepper, cut into strips 1 cup

Snow Peas, cut in half lengthwise 4 oz.

Green Onions, sliced for garnish 2 onions

Sesame Seeds, for garnish sprinkle

Place the beef strips in a bowl and coat with the brown sugar, lime zest, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and some black pepper. Set aside for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a bowl.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the beef and stir-fry until brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeno and cook for 30 seconds. Add the green beans, carrots and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas. Add the beef with its juices and the sauce and cook for another minute.
Best served over cooked rice garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.