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Gingered Beef with Peppers

Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

A Chinese take-out favourite made easily at home. This stir-fry scores on all accounts – fast, colourful and flavourful; perfect for those nights when you’re short on time.

 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
 1 ¼ lbs (625 g) boneless Ontario Beef Grilling Steak, cut in thin strips
 2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh gingerroot
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 each Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Red Pepper and Orange Pepper, cut in thin strips
 2 Ontario Onions, sliced in thin strips
 2 cups (500 mL) sliced Ontario Mushrooms
 1 ⅓ cups (325 mL) beef broth
 3 tbsp (45 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce
 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
 ¼ cup (50 mL) water
Steps:
1

In wok or large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 3 minutes or until beef is browned.

2

Add red and orange peppers, onions and mushrooms; stir-fry until tender-crisp about 3 minutes. Add broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Cover and steam for 1 minute.

3

In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; stir into meat and vegetable mixture. Cook stirring, for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Cook's Notes:
4

Servings 6