Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and still provide good flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium options are healthier for those monitoring salt intake.

Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a small saucepan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ginger and 1 clove of garlic to the saucepan.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon of hoisin sauce to the mixture and stir briefly to avoid burning the garlic.

Stir in 1/2 cup of soy sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey.

Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar to the sauce.

Bring the sauce to a boil while stirring.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.

Once the sauce is boiling, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute, then set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Slice 1 pound of top sirloin beef thinly against the grain and add to the skillet.

Cook the beef until browned and no longer pink, then transfer to a clean plate.

Wipe out the skillet to reduce cleanup.

Add another 1 1/2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet and add 2 cups of broccoli florets, 1/2 cup of shredded carrots, and 1 cup of sliced red bell pepper.

Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3 minutes until they are crisp-tender and bright in color.

Add the cooked beef back to the skillet with the vegetables.

Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables and heat through.

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