‘Beef’ and Broccoli Stir-Fry
(from ameluv’s recipe box)
This heart-healthy stir-fry is so good and easy to make that it will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. veggie beef strips (try Morningstar Farms Steak Strips)
- 1 small bunch broccoli
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 2 carrots, sliced diagonally 1/8-inch thick
- 1 bunch green onions
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until combined.
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• Toss in the veggie beef and let stand for 10 to 20 minutes.
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• Cut the broccoli florets from the stem and slice the stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
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• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tsp. of the oil. When almost smoking, add the “beef” mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute. Remove from the wok. Add the remaining oil and the vegetables, stir-frying for 1 minute. Add the broth and cook, scraping the bottom, until the vegetables are tender.
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• Return the “beef” to the wok and heat through.