Oriental Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 3 tsp Corn Starch
• 2 Tbsp + ⅓ cup water, separated
• 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp white sugar
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 8 oz. thinly sliced beef
• ½ cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large carrot, sliced thin
• 1 cup red or green cabbage, shredded
• sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

• Mix cornstarch and 2 Tbsp water in medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and pepper.
• Place the beef and 2 Tbsp of sauce in a bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
• Add ⅓ cup water to the remaining sauce, set aside.
• While beef is marinating, chop vegetables and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add beef and garlic powder. Mix well to coat. Cook well for one minute.
• Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until beef is cooked through (145 degrees F internal temp).
• Add carrot and bell pepper, cook for one minute.
• Add remaining sauce and mix well.
• Add shredded cabbage and cook 1-2 minutes until all vegetables are tender crisp.
• Serve alone or over a bed of brown rice.

Cooking with Kids!

Have your kids help pick out the vegetables you use for this recipe.

Additional Notes

Utah State University Extension

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